Players on the front line are 15 meters back and ready to move forward in case of a short kick off. All players on the touch line make sure they are close to the out lines. Players in deep should be on the try line, props ready to take the first hit up.) 1 and 6 should be anticipating catching theball on the full and feeding the props charging forward. 7 ready for the short kick, taking the tackle.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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