Up & Under crosskick from open play
9 to 10
10 up & under crossfield kick
Forward pod set up in a punch protecting 10
Winger and 15 chase hard to compete for the ball.
Rest of the team move up a little softer and set organised defensive line.
10 drops back after the kick into the fullback position.
Winger on the other side also drops into the backfield.
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