Back into games. (Yellows rotate clockwise to the next pitch). Goals added. Attacking side (in possession) can go outside of side line. Defending side cannot, stay within pitch until ball is received by opposition. Objective: 3pts for goal 1pt if receive/ carried on or over the try line. 1pt receive in wing. Challenge players: When did we use the wings. Ans: outletting from back to go forward. Challenge players: Where did we go after the wing?
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