Starting Point - 50 (Middle of Sticks) Starting point must be achieved by either [8/10/13] First reciever is the [6/7] with an [8/10/13] running a hard line inside him behind the ruck and inside their A defender, and [11/12] running a hard line inside their 3 man. [1] is available as an option out the back of the block to take a 3v2 with the [3/4] and [2/5].
The starting point must be gained by a middle [8/10/13] in order to achieve the correct attacking split, whereby the remaining middles split either side of the ruck so there is shape on both edges. The first reciever [6/7] must attack on the ad-line to beat the markers. The line ran by the [8/10/13] must be effective in holding up the markers getting to the [6/7]. The line ran by [11/12] must by effective in tying in 3 man. The [1] must be direct out the back of the block in order to maintain space for attackers outside him and to draw in the next defender, and to execute a 3v2. Execution must be immaculate in all moving parts!
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