Catching pods consolidate 1st phase. - 7 & 8 flatten up into LONDON shape and prepare for box kick isolating wing or fullback with 14. - Run option= 'Red' out back off 7. - 10 has 14 in pocket and stack shape out wide.
Cues are on defensive width and ball quality. 10 and 15 can clear depending on kicking foot if opposition winger comes up.
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