Pod 1 - Dummy run forwards (stay tight together to open up pass to pod 2)
Pod 2 - Delay run, take ball at pace and into contact.
Pod 1 - Run around pod 2 for pick and go/receive ball off ruck/support backs
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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