Woodcock set to face Poms
All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock is likely to be fit to play England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Woodcock missed New Zealand’s win over Wales due to suspension, while he sat out against Italy due to a back injury. However, assistant coach Steve Hansen said his progress is positive.
‘He’s come through the week well, not as sore as he has been, he scrummed okay the other day so he should be all right for selection,’ said Hansen.
With England’s front-row crisis, Woodcock’s availability is not good news for the hosts.
The only other injury concern in the squad is wing Ben Smith, who made his debut in the 20-6 win over the Azzurri. Smith injured his thumb and will go for X-rays to determine the extent of the damage.
November 16th, 2009 at 11:57 am
How much wood,
would,
Woodcock ****,
if
Woodcock,
could,
**** wood.
November 16th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Yip, Old Timber **** is back.
Look Out England, you are about to be Rodgered.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
The scrum will be a non-event. England are good enough to hold their own, but not good enough to exert any pressure on the opposition.
World scrum rankings would read:
1. Argentina
2. Italy
3. France
4. Australia
4. Scotland
6. England
7. New Zealand
8. Wales
9. Ireland
Perhaps Samoa would sneak in above Wales if the reports of a Cardiff beasting are true.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
#3 Viscount Crouchback:
Wales put in a more credible performance than your English.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Woodcock. Dis amper so erg soos ‘n kartondoos.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
#3 Viscount Crouchback:
My Lord Crouchback, forgive crass post (number2) I was unaware of the presence of Aristocracy.
Humbly Yours,
cane.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Should add that the Boks would probably slot in at 8, just above Wales.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
#6 cane:
You are duly pardoned.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
i see crouchy has crawled out of the woodwork after a bok loss or 2, as if there was any doubt.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
#6 cane:
Oh for goodness’ sake. Stop grovelling.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
anyone seen cap’n fanny, hurricane or delek? – there’ll definitely be an appearance.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
#11 cab: And Biggles and Wallabie. Tackler was here already.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
#12 katman:
Tackler is like a pig in the preverbial, i’ve never seen him so merry.
November 16th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
#2 cane: LOL
November 16th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
#3 Viscount Crouchback:
Castro should perhaps be given his own category given his demolition of SA & NZ in space of 8days.
Let us not forget, inarguably, that those were SA’B’ and NZ’B’ teams.
Aus above NZ is a laugh. Presume you forgot the 4 x Bledisloes.
Engl/Scotland on any ‘table’ that promotes achievement is inherently inaccurate.
Isnt the Italy scrum really Argies II ?