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Aug 5, 2023 14 tweets 3 min read
If you're a casual/new fan and want to know what to look out for in tonight's game, hopefully this helps.

- Ireland's attacking shape off 9 + 10
- Ireland's kick pressure
- Ireland's internal defence
- Lineout feigns
- 5 metre attack

Explained ⬇️ Ireland's attacking shape off 9 + 10:

From a ruck, you'll usually see a pod of three forwards ready to take a pass.

Behind them will be a back (usually 10).

The middle player of the pod will get the pass and have an option left, right, and behind (the 10).