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Dont expect Barbarian rugby...
1.
Continue to build the basics...strong scrum, lineout and defence.

2.
Breakdown was very impressive in the WC and they will be keen to continue that.

3..
Bring on the maul

4.
Control the game - game management vital...which might see Fin Smith forcing his way in at 10 as hes been very good there for Saints.

5.
No rugby in our own half (bar the odd exception)

6.
Kicking game (quality of the kicks) must improve, as must the kick chase. Freeman and Roebuck very strong in this area...(in fact i could see Freeman and roebuck on both wings)

7.
They will definately look to bring an attack in now...and in the opposition half it will be employed. But it wont be all singing all dancing...initially it will be quick efficient and i wouldnt be surprised to see some planned moves off first phase aswell...

8.
In the 22 zone...SB will be looking for brutal efficiency. I think he will have red marker all over "try scoring opportunities / end zone efficiency" on his spreadsheet. Thats one area where the best stand out...get a chance take it.

<blockquote data-quote="Geordie" data-source="post: 1170810" data-attributes="member: 71380">Dont expect Barbarian rugby... 1.Continue to build the basics...strong scrum, lineout and defence.&nbsp; 2.Breakdown was very impressive in the WC and they will be keen to continue that. 3..Bring on the maul4.Control the game - game management vital...which might see Fin Smith forcing his way in at 10 as hes been very good there for Saints. 5.No rugby in our own half (bar the odd exception)6.Kicking game (quality of the kicks) must improve, as must the kick chase. Freeman and Roebuck very strong in this area...(in fact i could see Freeman and roebuck on both wings) 7.They will definately look to bring an attack in now...and in the opposition half it will be employed. But it wont be all singing all dancing...initially it will be quick efficient and i wouldnt be surprised to see some planned moves off first phase aswell...8.In the 22 zone...SB will be looking for brutal efficiency. I think he will have red marker all over &quot;try scoring opportunities / end zone efficiency&quot; on his spreadsheet. Thats one area where the best stand out...get a chance take it.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Geordie, post: 1170810, member: 71380"] Dont expect Barbarian rugby... 1. Continue to build the basics...strong scrum, lineout and defence. 2. Breakdown was very impressive in the WC and they will be keen to continue that. 3.. Bring on the maul 4. Control the game - game management vital...which might see Fin Smith forcing his way in at 10 as hes been very good there for Saints. 5. No rugby in our own half (bar the odd exception) 6. Kicking game (quality of the kicks) must improve, as must the kick chase. Freeman and Roebuck very strong in this area...(in fact i could see Freeman and roebuck on both wings) 7. They will definately look to bring an attack in now...and in the opposition half it will be employed. But it wont be all singing all dancing...initially it will be quick efficient and i wouldnt be surprised to see some planned moves off first phase aswell... 8. In the 22 zone...SB will be looking for brutal efficiency. I think he will have red marker all over "try scoring opportunities / end zone efficiency" on his spreadsheet. Thats one area where the best stand out...get a chance take it. [/QUOTE]