SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Playmaking duo can put the boot in
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The most eye-catching selection for the second Test in Wellington is Johnny Sexton at fly-half with Owen Farrell moving to 12 at the expense of Ben Te'o. ,
Why fly in help to sit on the bench? Lions have to use it
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I have mixed feelings after what was a hugely entertaining spectacle. I loved the Lions' positivity and their willingness to put their bodies on the line but it was frustrating. ...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Gatland has got it wrong over Murray
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Warren Gatland has had a really good tour but he’s got it wrong over this Conor Murray ‘row’. There is no case to answer and the Lions should move on quickly. ,
Sloppy Lions need to sharpen up against New Zealand
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward Sunday ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Only your very best will ever beat the All Blacks, especially at Eden Park, and frustratingly we did not see the best of the Lions. They were second best by quite a distance. ...
Lions v New Zealand: Battle of boot key in soggy Auckland
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Owen Farrell against Beauden Barrett. As if there wasn’t already enough to look forward to, the clash of the world’s two best fly-halves is going to be fascinating. ,
Sir Clive Woodwards's open letter to Warren Gatland
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD IN AUCKLAND: This is the first open letter I have ever written but, sitting here in Auckland surrounded by hordes of excited Lions fans, I had to put pen to paper! ,
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Lions can win the first Test by three
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions have every reason to be quietly confident. They have prepared well and at no time has Warren Gatland lost focus on what this trip is all about. ,
Audacious Warren Gatland picks back three to rival Kiwis
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: That is a very clever Lions selection, with Warren Gatland and his coaches pulling a few rabbits out of the hat. I will hazard a guess that the Kiwis weren't expecting that. ,
Lions head coach Warren Gatland is out to win war of words
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Warren Gatland's comments on New Zealand running illegal blocking lines is an example of what Willie John McBride used to call 'getting your retaliation in first'. ,
Lions are peaking at just the right time in New Zealand
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I am flying to New Zealand later this week quietly confident that the Lions will be smiling on Saturday night. Warren Gatland has undoubtedly got his preparation right. ,
