 Woodcock was named in the 31-man squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, where he scored a try in a 47-9 victory against Tonga in the final pool match of the competition on 9 October.His 118 test-match career in rugby union unfortunately ended in the same match, when he was injured and replaced by Wyatt Crockett in the 43rd minute.Joe Moody was subsequently flown over to England from New Zealand, in order to replace Woodcock, who remained in the country and collected his winners' medal following New Zealand's 31-17 victory in the final against Australia's Wallabies.