Fit and firing Moody answers NZ call to get in shape


Rugby Union - New Zealand Press Conference - Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge, Surrey - 22/10/15 New Zealand's Joe Moody during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Livepic

WEYBRIDGE, Surrey (Reuters) - In less than two weeks New Zealand loosehead prop Joe Moody has gone from forgotten forward with fitness concerns to coach Steve Hansen's go-to man for Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Told to get in shape and build his stamina by Hansen after he was left out of the squad, the 27-year-old former wrestler was summoned to replace senior prop Tony Woodcock who was ruled out with a hamstring injury after their final pool stage game.

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