Early shift to 15 results in no hard drift and reasonable coverage of width. 15 gets on overs line, early shift to open winger which should result in disconnect of chasers closest to sideline. Open wing and 15 to engage chasers to drift opening holes for catching winger on unders line. 9, non jumping back row, 10 and 12 to work hard and connect in front of kick chase as escorts.
15 to make early read on drift and call R so catching wing can make run.
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