Jumpers in the middle, facing opposition.
First Jumper makes the call.
Jumpers should always have the mindset to CATCH the ball, swatting the ball towards the scrumhalf is only acceptable if the ball is uncatchable for some reason.
In general the ball should be brought down and popped to the scrumhalf, this ensures the cleanest ball.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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