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Back Row: Left 8-4-11
Back Row: Left 8-4-11
This is a great move to use from a scrum anywhere on the pitch. However, you must have room to go left.
It’s particularly useful when you want to set up either second phase ball or, in your own 22, a ruck to clear with a kick, notably when their 9 has been putting pressure on the pass from your scrum half.
Why it works
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