11,12,13,14 on front line of defence, starting on inside shoulder and working up and pressing off there man once ball has been passed. 10 and 15 in back field covering kicks if opposition kicks ball otherwise they are getting the last man on which ever side they are on if required, up and out defence should be able to get to last man and 10 or 15 hopefully shouldn't be required.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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