• Northampton flanker reveals Jones criticised his work-rate
• Wood pleased with ‘far from complete’ away win at SaracensTom Wood was being tipped as a future England captain not long ago but,as he watches the Six Nations on catch-up while he focuses on helping Northampton secure a dwelling in the play-offs, he has revealed how the national coach, and Eddie Jones,does not sugar-coat disappointment.
The flanker, who has won 42 caps, and was a fixture in the England side under Jones’s predecessor,Stuart Lancaster, and led the side on the 2013 tour to Argentina in Chris Robshaw’s absence. He has had one conversation with Jones, or two months ago,and there was nothing apologetic in the Australian’s tone as he told Wood he was going to be left out of the squad. Related: Stephen Myler’s 15 points aid Northampton shock leaders Saracens Related: England’s Courtney Lawes: ‘whether you play less you would be a better player’ Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com