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This is an outstanding team for the tour and will be a tremendous opportunity for some other players to step up to the mark,

Clive Woodward

 Opportunity

Martin and I spoke earlier this month about his decision. I made it clear during the Rugby World Cup that I would have liked him to captain England in our defense of the Grand Slam, but I fully support his decision.

Clive Woodward

 

I'm delighted that Steve Hansen is picking a very good Wales team. Man for man they are a very strong side and I fully expect that our players will have a very tough test on Saturday.

Clive Woodward

 

I saw the same tapes that the citing commission would have seen and to me there was plenty of evidence,

Clive Woodward

 

My resignation has been accepted. I was happy to stay for the tests in the autumn but it was agreed that it would make for a smoother transition of responsibility if I withdrew my position with immediate effect,

Clive Woodward

 

Clearly things were not right last Saturday night and it was time to shake things up,

Clive Woodward

 

It would be good to have Wilkinson there if he's at his best,

Clive Woodward

 

We have a huge amount of respect for this team, even more so after they just demolished the All Blacks last week, and that wasn't even a close game.

Clive Woodward

 

Paul is the best player and I am mindful we've had no training time at all since the World Cup. To throw in Ollie Barkley or Alex King with no preparation would be a big call, especially playing away from home.

Clive Woodward

 

In my opinion it is a pretty horrendous tackle and it has put him out for a long time.

Clive Woodward