9 has two options, both the same but either side. Ball is passed from the back of the ruck to F1 who drives into the gap between the first two defenders. F2 then supports at the folowing breakdown. Ball should be presented quickly and get attack on front foot.
Ensure hands are up and ready to catch 9 must be close to next breakdown to supply free ball F2 must be ready to ruck over as soon as contact is taken
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