Wood features in Harlequins victory

Keith Wood emerged unscathed from a 20 minute return to action for club side Harlequins yesterday afternoon.

Keith Wood emerged unscathed from a 20 minute return to action for club side Harlequins yesterday afternoon.

The Ireland captain, who has only played one game since September because of a neck injury aggravated during the World Cup qualifier in Russia, came on as a second-half replacement during 'Quins narrow Powergen Cup victory over Leeds.

Wood replaced hooker Tani Fuga on 59 minutes to help his side record a late 17-13 victory.

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