With referees awarding fewer penalties in the Six Nations, sides in possession have a greater licence to go on the attack
Spring has come early in the Six Nations. The opening two rounds have been relatively open, assisted by a sharp drop in the penalty count as referees look for fewer excuses to blow the whistle. With the emphasis this year on continuity rather than a contest for possession teams, led by England, are becoming less reliant on set-pieces and turnovers as vehicles for tries.
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Written by Paul Rees
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/feb/14/england-six-nations-the-breakdown under the title “The Breakdown | England lead the way in turning to pace, not the set-piece, for tries”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
