Woodward blasé about New Zealand ‘myths’

CLIVE WOODWARD yesterday declared himself unconcerned about what “myths” the New Zealanders may have of English rugby and instead promised his side would go all-out to succeed on their three-match tour Down Under in the most effective style possible.

Since the Aukland Blues and their sensational wingers won the Super 12 much has been made here of the expansive, line-breaking style that is expected to characterise the All Blacks' play through to the World Cup.

Over the Tasman Sea, former Australia captain John Eales has pointed to the Wallabies taking similar steps in a bid to exploit the try-scoring potential of their own back three.