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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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Playing for the shirt in England Sport has become conventional wisdom after England’s problems in NZ.
While much attention will return to New Zealand, Australia and South Africa this weekend, there are other games which...
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A feast of international rugby awaits this weekend. JG makes his predictions.
Castro describes his scrummaging philosophies, his rugby idols and why he wants to share his skills.
Scotland’s shock defeat of Australia has Mark Reason waxing lyrical about the skillful delight of wet weather rugby
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