Backs - Scrum half / Half back
Passing
- Able to execute a range of quick and accurate passes over a range of lengths, in both directions
- Able to execute quick and accurate passes from the ground over a range of lengths in both directions
Kicking
- Able to execute a range of different kicks of either foot
- Able to execute accurate box kicks and subsequent chase
Open play
- Able to select and implement correct decisions during ruck/maul, attack/defence
- Able to link effectively with forwards and backs to maintain continuity of play
- Able to communicate with team members, especially directing forwards during contact situations and organization of attack/defence
- Able to make a range of different passes both left and right
- Able to offer an attacking running option (breaking) both from set-piece and contact situations
- Able to create, identify, communicate, manipulate and exploit space in attack
- Able to recognise, communicate and fill space in defence
- Able to support team members in attack and defence
- Able to make effective side-on, front-on, rear tackles