
Scrumhalf has option of two forward crashes by forwards (black/deep and blue/flat) Scrumhalf can also use dummy crashes by forwards to commit defense and pass straight out to Fly
Forwards have to take crash hard, regardless if they are getting ball or not. They have to sell the crash
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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