4 v 3 alternate wings starting at half. Broken down to 2v1 half way to 23m line. 2 v 2 23m to base line.
Attacker to score goal. Extra point for on post deflection.
Defence to run ball out to 23m (1 point), Pass to coach 2 points)
Coach to co-ordinate so wings attack alternately.
Movement to space.
Get ahead.
Quick interchange in D.
in more ways than one
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