(borrow 8 man) set phase attack play. Misdirection, load one side with most of backs except 10-11. Use 8 man pick to target opposing scrumhalf. scrum half then sets off the overlap chain to the left In training make sure the 8 man doesnt run too far, also make sure the 9 runs close enough to 8 man to allow pass to be accurate. once idea of play is enforced borrow a couple loose forwards to defend the play
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