{"id":303883,"date":"2026-02-18T07:31:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T07:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/303883\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T07:31:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T07:31:17","slug":"keith-wood-has-laudable-outlook-on-sons-aim-to-star-for-ireland-u20s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/303883\/","title":{"rendered":"Keith Wood Has Laudable Outlook On Son’s Aim To Star For Ireland U20s"},"content":{"rendered":"

It has been a mixed start to the U20 Six Nations for Ireland over the first two games, but there is no doubt that there is quite a bit of talent in the current squad.<\/p>\n

South African born flanker John Neill was massively impressive in the win over Italy<\/a> last week, while there was also a strong display at the out-half position.<\/p>\n

Tom Wood was excellent in the game, making some key kicks at crucial junctures. That includes what turned out to be the winning penalty just after the hour mark.<\/p>\n

Wood would make his senior Munster debut in recent weeks, following in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather by lining out for the province.<\/p>\n

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Keith Wood Opens Up On Son’s Attempt To Make Mark With Ireland U20s<\/p>\n

Keith Wood was a legendary figure for both Munster and Ireland during his playing career, with his son Tom now looking to follow in his footsteps. His middle son Gordon is on the fringes of the Munster squad and featured for the first team during pre-season, while his eldest son Alexander was also a talented player as a youngster<\/p>\n

Having two children go into professional rugby is no doubt a source of immense pride for the Clare man, although he is keeping his feet very much on the ground at the moment.<\/p>\n

Speaking to The Guardian<\/a>, Keith Wood had an incredibly admirable view on his kids and their attempts to make a career in professional rugby.<\/p>\n

Someone said to me: \u2018Your father played for Ireland, you played for Ireland and now Tom is playing. You must be very proud?\u2019 I said: \u2018Well, pride is the wrong word. My pride in my son does not rely on somebody else selecting him. We\u2019re really happy for him, but I see how hard all my kids work’.<\/p>\n

I love what the game has given them…<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been very keen on trying to alleviate any pressure. So I turn up to as many of their matches as I can without committing to going to all of them. I missed some big days when they started because I think that\u2019s more appropriate.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not going to say it\u2019s nothing to do with me, but it\u2019s really nice for them to have their day without any mention of me…<\/p>\n

There\u2019s one thing I would say for Tom, and it\u2019s pretty much the only thing I\u2019d say for him. His feet are firmly on the ground. He\u2019s appreciating every minute of rugby and life.<\/p>\n

An admirable stance.<\/p>\n

Tom Wood will be aiming to make a big contribution for Ireland over the remainder of the U20 Six Nations, before his attention will quickly turn to earning more opportunities at provincial level over the remainder of the campaign.<\/p>\n

He will certainly have his father in his corner in his attempts to do so, even if he takes a very clear hands off approach.<\/p>\n

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