By Matthew Smith For Mail Online
Published: 07:34 BST, 16 April 2019 | Updated: 07:35 BST, 16 April 2019
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Former Harlequins director of rugby Dean Richards has accused England of cheating to win the 2003 Rugby World Cup - however his suggestions have been dismissed as 'ridiculous' by coach Sir Clive Woodward.
Richards was banned for three years in 2009 for his part in the Harlequins fake blood scandal, but has claimed that the incident was not unusual in rugby at that time.
The former England forward was not part of the squad which triumphed in Australia in 2003, but said he was told by a member of that team that faking injuries to gain an advantage was common practice.
Dean Richards has accused England of cheating to win the 2003 Rugby World Cup
Richards said he was told that faking injuries to gain an advantage was common practice
