If anyone is equipped to prosper at England’s training camp in Portugal it is Tom Wood. The multidimensional Wood, who also enjoys archery and off-roading, was a keen martial arts exponent as a youngster before he entered full-time rugby. “I didn’t throw my toys out of the pram,” said Wood, who has won 42 caps and captained England against Argentina in 2013. “There’s no reason why I can’t fulfil a role in the back row, whatever it is,” added Wood. “I want to get better as a player and that is one of the things Eddie Jones is massive on: having a growth mentality and improving day to day.

Source: The Guardian November 01, 2016 22:00 UTC