Getting selection right acid test for Woodward

EVEN the best coaches have a blind spot, and Clive Woodward is no exception.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2005 - 01:00
Barry Coughlan

Two weeks ago, having seen the Lions beaten by the Maori and struggle through some more games in New Zealand, I dared a friend to bet €5 on the All Blacks winning the first test.

I backed the Lions, but regretted it a week later when I saw the composition of Clive’s team.

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