The Dragons forward leads a group that also features a number of U18 players.
On the return of his 20-year-old skipper Woodman, head coach Richard Whiffin said: “He has had a massive impact in the two weeks he has been in with us. He has come back in, in very good nick after his injury-forced absence. His physicality now will be a key addition to the squad but not only that, his calmness around the group is also a positive effect. He is a natural leader and the players look up to him.”
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