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How the repeat involvement theory is stacking up for number 9’s
The use of the “spare man” in the backline has been debated since the dawn of the professional era. Using France’s current defensive syst...
Why you don’t always need a 10 out of 10 – the vertical axis attack off scrum-half
With two of the world’s best attacking players wearing the No. 9 and No. 10 jerseys, how should France structure their attack? Nick Bisho...
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Richie McCaw embodies what is considered to be today’s ‘perfect 7’. But with ever changing laws and increasing physic...
The arrival of the All Blacks in November will be the ultimate test for England’s young talent.
After nearly 2 years of trialling the new scrum laws, Joel Jutge’s last minute change of heart is causing some proble...
With their ageing stars and inability to invest in the squad, Biarritz look to be swimming against the tide to avoid ...
What exactly makes Lydiate such a good defender? The fact that Paul O’Connell admitted to asking the 25-year-old to d...
As part 1 of the article argued, committing defenders with the draw and pass is a low-risk, high-reward play compared...
