Woodcock free to face Wales

All Blacks prop cleared after striking offence

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Woodcock free to face Wales

Woodcock: All clear

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New Zealand prop Tony Woodcock has been cleared to play in Saturday's Test match against Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

Woodcock was cited for striking an opponent with his hand during the All Blacks' 22-3 victory over Ireland at Croke Park.

He admitted committing an act of foul play at a disciplinary hearing in Dublin, but International Rugby Board judicial officer Professor Lorne Crerar considered it did not warrant a red card and therefore no further sanction was appropriate.

Woodcock is now set to pack down for the third phase of New Zealand's potential grand slam tour, following comfortable victories over Scotland and Ireland.

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