{"id":9429,"date":"2026-02-25T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T08:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=9429"},"modified":"2026-02-25T08:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T08:00:04","slug":"dragons-ryan-woodman-tipped-for-wales-call-before-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=9429","title":{"rendered":"Dragons Ryan Woodman tipped for Wales call before World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The former Wales Under-20s captain will feature for Dragons against Benetton at Rodney Parade on Saturday (17:30 GMT).<\/p>\n

“It’s really important that we manage him and don’t get him there too early,” said MacLeod about the forward’s international ambitions.<\/p>\n

“He got the opportunity train with Wales and it’s so good when young men get a small taste of it.<\/p>\n

“I think it’s critical that they get a taste rather than getting thrown in and it was great for him because he is a super talent.<\/p>\n

“I believe he has the attributes to become world class, it’s just how we manage, grow and develop him.<\/p>\n

“Steve and his coaching group are doing a great job and I love how they are growing the next lot of players.”<\/p>\n

Woodman made his Dragons debut in 2023 and has made 42 appearances.<\/p>\n

He has featured in 12 of 15 games this season, showing his versatility with two starts in the second row.<\/p>\n

“Aerially he is outstanding, whether at the line-out or catching high balls. On the edges he has a good skill set and is growing his collisions and physicality,” said Macleod.<\/p>\n

“Being a tall lad that will take a bit of time, but he’s right across the game whether in defence or attack. He adds so much value on both sides of the ball.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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