Originally Posted by
BeeJay
There is a lot o fanalysis about the backs, but to quote Robbie Deans, you have to earn the right to go wide. This means winning the breakdown and being aggressive. It means someone, preferably a forward or a big bullocking back straightening the line and breaking the game line before the ball is thrown wide. Too often on friday the ball just passed through the ahnds, and the Blues used the toucline to work for their defence... We need to show moer patience and build pressure on attack, but show more mongrel at the breakdown.