Looking to fix the defence with different running lines to give a variety of attacking options from one play.
10 ’fixes’ the first defender by running at outside shoulder. They should call for the ball and expect it as the second option.
12 attacks space between first defender and ruck.
13 attacks inside shoulder of second defender to be offload option to 10.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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