set up a scrum.
Line up players as in the diagram.
move ball along attacking line.
Fly half pushes defensive line up and calls drift when the ball is gone.
9 and 7 apply pressure to attacking fly hallf
Forwards fill in gaps and create wall accross the field.
8 and 6 to track behind defensive line so as to compete at breakdowns.
Repeat several times.
Start at walking pace
tap tackles
focus on maintaining position
listen to each other, drift on the command.
Apply pressure to the attack.
Back row forwards to work hard to be in support of defensive line
Rest of pack to make sure defensive line is solid across the field.
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