place tackle bag in front of each group of players. first player pops up, secures possession/gets ball back second player pops up, secures ruck, latches or clamps onto player on ground. oppositions(who do not have possession. decide to contest or not, and attempt to a. regain possession or b. lost and sets up as post and guard defensively.
-all players know their role -decision making by all players on best possible outcome offensively or defensively. adapted from Eddie Jones rugby site.
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