Overview
- Aaron Woods predicted a 3–0 sweep to Australia and mocked Shaun Wane’s team talk on a Triple M podcast.
- Speaking at Wembley, Wane dismissed the barbs as paid provocation and quipped that he had watched Woods play as well.
- Woods also questioned AJ Brimson’s selection, while Wane defended the fullback as a quality professional who has trained strongly.
- Wane said England’s players had seen the clip and would use it as motivation, noting even his daughters were angered by the remarks.
- Woods later called Wane a legend on Instagram, and ex-England hooker Josh Hodgson labeled the comments disrespectful but motivating.