Keith Wood lets son Tom experience rugby first hand but give 'bits of advice' along the way

Given his father Keith was a stalwart for Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions during his own playing career, there will be considerable interest in how Wood performs in Cork this evening.

STARTING IN CORK: Ireland's Tom Wood with his father Keith Wood after the game. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

After missing out on their previous appearance at the ground, Ireland U20s fly-half Tom Wood is excited by the prospect of lining out against France at Virgin Media Park in Cork this evening.

In addition to finding himself outside of the match day 23 when Ireland kick-started their U20 Six Nations Championship campaign with a 19-3 defeat at the hands of title holders England on January 30, Wood also watched on from the sidelines when Ireland secured a bonus point triumph over Scotland in the second round of the tournament.