 Woodcock was retained in the All Blacks in 2008 and on 2 August 2008, he became the first All Black prop to score two tries in a match (a rare feat for a prop against any side) against Australia in over 50 years.He had a heavy workload for the All Blacks in 2008, playing 12 tests for them that year.Woodcock celebrated his 50th test to kick off his 2009 international rugby season, but it was unfortunately spoiled by losing 22-27 on the occasion, against France in Dunedin.