Wood escapes ban and can face Australia

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England's Tom Wood has escaped a ban following an incident during their clash with Wales on Saturday. Wales full-back Liam Williams was knocked unconscious after a collision with Wood’s shin. Wood has been given a warning, which equates to a yellow card, and will be able to face Australia on Saturday evening. The flanker apologised to Williams via Twitter and wished him a speedy recovery.

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