INSIDE CRASH
No10 runs at his opposite number steps out, committing the defender to tackle him, then pops the ball inside to winger.
If doing this off a lineout No10 will pass inside defending No7 and still hit his winger.
STARTER PLAY TO ATTACK BLIND WITH FORWARDS
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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