10 recives ball running an arched line on outside of 13 shoulder.
Creating a 3 v 2 in wide channel
12 to track play as supporting player
10, 15,14 and 12 responsable for ball retention i.e. rucking and bridging
10 to straghten run to keep space on the outside
Defending 15 still second line defence, players must follow and support.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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