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England slow ball and slow thinking is learned at a young ageDo England’s young players spend too much time on fitness and skills and not enough time just finding out how to play the game of rugby?
Andy Ellis was a huge part in our World Cup winWayne Smith looks at the huge influence the half back has on a modern rugby team and how the emphasis changes from country to country.
England’s robotic players need to think for themselvesBrian Ashton explores the different attitude of teams towards attacking the defence and thinks that England will have to sharpen up if they are to beat Wales
England bravehearts must invade the enemyGraham Henry explains how England must change their approach at the tackle if a generation of skillful backs is to prosper.
Linkage between the scrumhalf & flyhalfWhilst attack off 9 is very important these days the linkage between 9 and 10 is equally as important.
Dan Carter: Decision Making in Attack TrailerA preview of Dan Carters latest video on Decision Making in Attack.
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Wayne Smith: Decision Making on Attack TrailerA sneak peak of Wayne Smith’s latest video to be released on Friday. Wayne demonstrates a simple model to assist in guiding your players to attack the space provided by the opposition defence.
The Perfect TensI have played against some pretty good 10’s over the years. Half of them even seem to go to my old school, Boys High in Christchurch. But there are a couple who really stand out. The big two in my time as a player have been Jonny Wilkinson and Stephen Larkham…
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The Art of TenPeople out there think that I have one of the lowest heartbeats in rugby. I often get asked how I have so much time on the pitch.
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Catching the MomentAsk the people down your local club what they think the most important skill for a fly-half or midfield back is. I reckon speed and passing might feature at the top of a lot of lists, but I am not sure how many would identify ‘catching’ as the number one priority. It seems, well, it seems so ordinary. Anyone can catch a rugby ball, right? Or nearly everyone…
