Scrum on the right hand side of the field - Two options as either the (1) 12 gets the ball from the 6 in a scissor move or (2) the ball is shifted to the blind-side wing and spread through the hands allowing the wing to score in the corner.
10 & 12 must run aggressively and commit inside defenders. 8 must commit the 9 and open-side flanker to open up space for 12 to run through. 14 must maintain good depth and time the run well. Depth is vital for the outside-backs.
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