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'I can't imagine Phil Bennett laughing at that' - Sir Clive Woodward namechecks Wales legend as he slams England 'farce'

Sir Clive Woodward has launched a scathing blast at England and says Phil Bennett wouldn't have been laughing at the 'farce' that unfolded against the Barbarians.

England lock George Kruis, who was playing for the famous club in his final match before retiring, converted three tries in the 52-21 thrashing of Eddie Jones' side as part of his farewell. One of those was a backheeled effort, which has seemingly annoyed the 2003 World Cup-winning coach.

Woodward, who has been critical of England's summer matches against the Barbarians in the past, claimed the Barbarians and Kruis had turned the game into a farce - adding that he believed the late Bennett, who sadly passed away last week at the age of 73, would not have been impressed.

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