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<blockquote data-quote="lucky number 7" data-source="post: 712976" data-attributes="member: 39747"><p>I agree with this. If you want to manipulate a defence into creating space it's possible. But its also very easy for a defensive side to have one man chop and one hit high and completely stand off defensive rucks giving themselves 13 men to defend the entire pitch even a full 15 if they are bothered getting up quickly enough. </p><p></p><p>The more I think the more I reckon disciplined and fresh defences are next to impossible to break down at the top level without either majestic creativity or disgracefully patient build up and ball retention. </p><p>I don't like the idea of the men having to retreat five metres whatsoever though. If a team want to counter ruck in a moment of oppertunisim it will either have to be a half back doing so or a forward will have to carreer in from 5m away. Lads will just continue to stand off rucks and fan out to defend space reverting to the original issue. </p><p></p><p>I think there is definitely a case to be made for a wider pitch.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lucky number 7, post: 712976, member: 39747"] I agree with this. If you want to manipulate a defence into creating space it's possible. But its also very easy for a defensive side to have one man chop and one hit high and completely stand off defensive rucks giving themselves 13 men to defend the entire pitch even a full 15 if they are bothered getting up quickly enough. The more I think the more I reckon disciplined and fresh defences are next to impossible to break down at the top level without either majestic creativity or disgracefully patient build up and ball retention. I don't like the idea of the men having to retreat five metres whatsoever though. If a team want to counter ruck in a moment of oppertunisim it will either have to be a half back doing so or a forward will have to carreer in from 5m away. Lads will just continue to stand off rucks and fan out to defend space reverting to the original issue. I think there is definitely a case to be made for a wider pitch. [/QUOTE]
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