The New Zealand Herald

The trick to beating England

Two moves can cause headaches for the visitors

- Justin Marshall

usually but not exclusivel­y the second-five, will suddenly prop off his foot and receive the ball while heading back in the direction of the scrum. It’s up to him what he does

now. He can change direction again, look for the blindside wing, or simply set up phase play.

No matter what he does, he’s held defenders. They’ll be aware of that for next time, meaning miss moves are likely to create a little more space in which to move, because the inside defenders will not be getting as wide as quickly.

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Picture / Brett Phibbs ?? Aaron Cruden Jonah Lomu thinks the contest is a great learning opportunit­y.
Picture: Getty Images / Herald graphic Picture / Brett Phibbs Aaron Cruden Jonah Lomu thinks the contest is a great learning opportunit­y.

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