Max 4 vs 4 for size of pitch shown.
Attacking side (in possession) can go outside of side line. Defending side cannot stay within pitch until ball is received by opposition.
Objective: 3pts for goal
1pt if receive/ carried on or over the try line.
1pt receive in wing.
Challenge players: When did we use the wings.
Ans: outletting from back to go forward.
Challenge players: Where did we go after the wing?
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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