Wood hopes a punishing festive period will finally pay off for...

Nick Wood hopes Gloucester will reap the rewards of a bruising Christmas by beginning the New Year in winning fashion against Exeter Chiefs.There has been little festive cheer at Kingsholm after the Cherry and Whites crashed to consecutive home defeats to Bath and Wasps.They have been put through some of their most punishing training sessions of the season following their record loss to Bath.And while it was not enough to secure victory over Wasps, Wood hopes they can shake off their hangover to..., Wood hopes a punishing festive period will finally pay off for...