Hill boost for Lions

Lions boss Clive Woodward has received a major boost following England World Cup winner Richard Hill’s return to action.

Hill boost for Lions
Tue, 05 Apr, 2005 - 11:11

Lions boss Clive Woodward has received a major boost following England World Cup winner Richard Hill’s return to action.

Back-row star Hill, sidelined since suffering a serious knee injury almost six months ago, began his comeback in Saracens’ Zurich A League clash against Gloucester at Kingsholm last night.

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