9 receives ball "off the top" from lineout.
Flat pass to forward "North" who takes ball at pace to break gain line
Accurate delivery from jumper to 9
Quick flat pass to North
North takes ball at pace
Supporting forward West runs close support line
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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