Woodward backs A team game

Clive Woodward tonight made an impassioned defence of A team rugby – and hinted that England’s determined quest for regular fixtures could see them target overseas opposition.

Woodward backs A team game
Tue, 02 Mar, 2004 - 16:21

Clive Woodward tonight made an impassioned defence of A team rugby – and hinted that England’s determined quest for regular fixtures could see them target overseas opposition.

England will play just one A game this season – against France in Perpignan next Saturday.

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