Wood has previously been described as 'distinctly average' by coach Eddie Jones.
Bath fly-half had been warned by Eddie Jones that a move to France would curtail his international career.
An injury-hit England side face the Springboks on Saturday.
The victory is Ireland's first against the New Zealand team for 111 years
All the information as Ireland and New Zealand square off in the first of two matches in November.
IBTimes UK provides an in-depth preview ahead of Saturday's eagerly-anticipated Test in Cardiff.
The Australian has re-emphasised his support for the RFU's stance on only selecting home-based players.
Jones has seen 10 possible members of his squad ruled out with injury.
IBTimes UK runs through absentees after confirmation Saracens lock requires surgery on a fractured hand.
Top 14 stars were subjected to a probe by the FFR after testing positive for corticosteroids in June.
IBTimes UK looks back at Foley's rugby career following his shock passing in Paris.
Former Ireland international was discovered at the team hotel in Paris.
Eddie Jones finally handed cause for optimism after a series of pre-autumn injury blows.
Versatile Zimbabwe-born forward has broken his arm for the third time in less than a year.
Eddie Jones is set to meet with Premiership directors after criticism of costly recent training camp.
L'Equipe claims that former New Zealand pair did not have therapeutic use exemptions blasted.
Bath wing follows Wasps flanker Sam Jones in sustaining serious injury during training camp in Brighton.
The uncapped 24-year-old denied making international debut after training injury.
Wasps fly-half has to prove he is a better option than Owen Farrell and George Ford to earn recall.
The 2003 World Cup winner had served as the RFU's player pathway liaison manager since 2014.
Powerful 25-year-old has not played for Leicester Tigers since the opening weekend of the season.
Ashton was found not guilty on a second charge of biting.
Ex-England international could face a lengthy ban.
New Zealander masterminded 2-1 series win over Australia in 2013.
Ex-England head coach joins the Irish province as a replacement for Kurt McQuilkin.
The Wales coach led the Lions against Australia in 2013.
High-tech bug was hidden in a chair in a room New Zealand used for team meetings.
Team GB secure silver after one-sided final saw them hammered 43-7.
New Zealand star suffered the injury during a shock 14-12 Pool C defeat to Japan on Tuesday.
Northampton Saints hooker is considered a leading candidate to skipper the team in New Zealand next summer.