The outhalf is a son of former Ireland hooker Keith Wood and is named among the replacements for game at Rodney Parade
Tom Wood with his father Keith and brothers Alex and Gordon while playing for Garryowen in the All-Ireland League. Photograph: Billy Stickland/InphoSix Nations
“Tom’s a really good player,” said assistant coach Andrew Browne. “I know he’s an under-19, but he was in various camps, him and Conor Shaughnessy as well. So, we do have options at 10 and it’s just about seeing another body. The picture at outhalf is intriguing, given Ireland’s attack struggled against England, only to recover to the tune of five tries against Scotland last time out. Sam Wisniewski continues to start but not for a lack of options.
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