Tom Wood is a versatile flanker who is also a valuable asset in the lineout. After spending some time in New Zealand where he player for North Otago he joined Worcester Warriors in 2007. In 2010 Wood joined Northampton Saints where his displays earned him recognition from the England management as well as the 2011 Aviva Premiership player of the season award. He made his debut for England in the 2011 Six Nations where he started every game.
The 50-year-old ex-England second row had jumped at the opportunity to succeed Dave Walder, agreeing to become head coach at Kingston Park ahead of the 2023/24 season rather than stay on as forwards coach at Oyonnax following their promotion to the Top 14.
The club versus country debate has been rumbling on for eons but there are tentative signs progress is inbound, at last
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