Ruck on edge. 10 sets wide with winger/15 on inside to commit defenders tight to ruck. Pod sets in point with spare forward set inside the minus option. 10 and spare forward run a switch. If weak defence by the ruck, crash option. 10 looking to pull defenders tight for pod to crash through.
Sharp lines. Pod works towards 10. wing/15 animated to set defence.
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