Rugby: Colour defence

Description

there are three lines of defence

a colour is called and that colour called determines which line of defence is going to be defending

its up to the defence if they want to commit one or both defenders

(if there is contact there should be an offload performed)

Coaching points

• reaction of defence
• communication
• line speed
• handling by attackers
• use of feet if need be
• lines of running
• support players
• use of space