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Defence Alignment - HS and A with Rodney So'oialo

Ex All Black and Hurricanes captain Rodney So'oialo is with the Wellington College (NZ) under 15s working on their defensive structure during phase play.

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Part 1. Alignment, Connection & Line Speed in Defence

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Defence is not just a job for the BIG players. Everyone has to contribute to the defence system.

Communication, connection, correct alignment and line speed .

A team that defends together needs to stay together.

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Excellent explanation.

Scotland

Very simple and very good and well explained.

England

simple and easy to understand, great drill!

Australia

Just goes to show there is a lot more to line speed that people think. Good stuff

Scotland

Lovely drill, good way to learn how to create a defensive overlap

Netherlands

This is a great drill well explained and covers most of the forwards D work, well done Rodney

New Zealand

Great video on defence and alignment

South Africa

Great video for getting the defence and attack well positioned and using their speed to either pressure the attack

England

Comprehensive to understand and perfect for youth teams.

Australia

Great video breaking down defence in small tangible pieces.

New Zealand

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