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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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