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The great Habana thinks even faster than he runs
Mark Reason regards Bryan Habana’s performance against Australia as a perfect example of modern wing play and a great...
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Attack
Attack, Attack and More Attack
The notion of the contest is becoming more difficult for the defensive side to manage in all areas of the game. Nick Bishop explores how ...
Defence
How the repeat involvement theory is stacking up for number 9’s
The use of the “spare man” in the backline has been debated since the dawn of the professional era. Using France’s current defensive syst...
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Leadership & Management
Lead up to game day
All Black fly-half Dan Carter talks about his game day lead up and recovery process following a test match.
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The Price of Professionalism
Mark Reason listens to Sir Colin Meads and the ambitions of the top English and French clubs and wonders if rugby has...
Set Piece
Mike Cron: Scrum Engagement Machine Based Preview
Following on from his scrum set-up module, Mike Cron takes you through how to use a scrum machine to successfully coa...
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In humility and respect the Boks lead the way
JG admires the gracious and respectful manner shown by the South African squad.
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Graham Henry is a Teacher not a Traitor
Wayne Smith is saddened by the recent attacks on Graham Henry and decides to put the record straight.
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Goodbye to France and all that
Mark Reason argues that French clubs have long been in breach of IRB regulations and the only solution is to chuck Fr...
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New head of refs must red card the cheats
Mark Reason says that Joel Jutge must tell his refs to start applying the laws governing foul play or top level rugby...
Breakdown
Contesting for ball & clear out
OUT TOMORROW…Bismarck takes you through the breakdown from top to bottom.
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Pumas outsmart predictable South Africa
Wayne Smith is impressed with Argentina and believes they are a coming force in world rugby.
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Australia’s biggest test is themselves
Wayne Smith sees a group of Australians who aren’t showing the same optimism after the anthem as they do before i
