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
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