Robinson steps in after Woodward walks out

ANDY ROBINSON last night rolled up his sleeves and prepared to tackle the toughest task in British sport - replacing Clive Woodward.

Fri, 03 Sep, 2004 - 01:00
Andrew Baldock

Woodward’s World Cup-winning reign as England head coach is over after Twickenham’s top brass accepted his resignation.

He will depart immediately, ending three days of intense speculation, with Southampton Football Club his possible destination.

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