Standard "Russia" set-up, with 10/12 behind the forward pod, ready to take a pass from the ball carrier and carry out a backs move.
Support runners in the forward pod need to make sure that they are not in the way of the pass between ball carrier and 10/12. 10/12 should be deep to reduce pressure from a blitz defence.
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