Receiving the kick from kick off set up
Forwards line up opposite the opposition forwards in loose scrum formation between the 10m and 22m lines
Backs create a diamond frmation between the 10m and 22m lines with SH to the side of the forwards
FB, 10 and 11 sit in the 22. FB infornt of posts, wingers on the 5m channel
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
World Rugby's lower tackle height is no longer a trial. It is law in community rugby from this season, and unions choose waist or base of the sternum. Here is how to retrain your defence.
Lower tackle heights leave the ball free for longer and change the breakdown contest. If your ruck work has not been updated this pre-season, you are coaching last season's game.
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