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<blockquote data-quote="big ginger 8" data-source="post: 948017" data-attributes="member: 53057"><p>Maybe it's called something else in NZ but it's a pretty basic framework which is pretty much used by every team at every level to some degree but it is noticeable that some teams rely on it a lot more than others such as those coached by Gatland. It has some negative connotations due to it and 'Warrenball' being used interchangeably but it doesn't necessarily have to be a boring style of play even if does leave less room for innovation. I do think Gatland has moved somewhat away from Warrenball (you couldn't really make it work in modern rugby without exceptional luck in the player's available to you) but still utilises an around the corner style as his starting point.</p><p></p><p>Ironically from a quick google search the best video I could find to demonstrate it in action is actually by Australia against Gatland's Lions.</p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]NrAn4ZFp4_0[/MEDIA]</p><p></p><p>Basically the ruck is the 'corner' and you want your players coming 'around' it, playing the same way until they hit the sideline and have to comeback again. Usually you want to do it predominantly by hitting close to the ruck. At a basic level the idea is that you suck in the other teams players close to the ruck and eventually on one of the occasions that you reach the sideline they've got too many players close to the ruck leaving you with oodles of space to attack and not very many players to defend it. Alternatively the players who are there to defend it are the slower less fit players who are easy to attack. This process can take a while. Potentially you also programme the other team to automatically push round the corner to defend the next wave leaving you with a lovely blindside to attack. It depends on how rigid the system is as to how often you are allowed spread the ball or attack the blindside. This is because while they may usually be the knockout blows of the system they also tend to take you away from your pack and leave you with a better chance of losing possession.</p><p></p><p>As I say it's more a framework than anything and it can be changed around somewhat by different teams but it probably is slightly more basic and conservative than other more modern styles. Still just like the blitz defence, high standards of physical fitness and a high intensity it is absolutely a staple of Gatland coached teams.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="big ginger 8, post: 948017, member: 53057"] Maybe it's called something else in NZ but it's a pretty basic framework which is pretty much used by every team at every level to some degree but it is noticeable that some teams rely on it a lot more than others such as those coached by Gatland. It has some negative connotations due to it and 'Warrenball' being used interchangeably but it doesn't necessarily have to be a boring style of play even if does leave less room for innovation. I do think Gatland has moved somewhat away from Warrenball (you couldn't really make it work in modern rugby without exceptional luck in the player's available to you) but still utilises an around the corner style as his starting point. Ironically from a quick google search the best video I could find to demonstrate it in action is actually by Australia against Gatland's Lions. [MEDIA=youtube]NrAn4ZFp4_0[/MEDIA] Basically the ruck is the 'corner' and you want your players coming 'around' it, playing the same way until they hit the sideline and have to comeback again. Usually you want to do it predominantly by hitting close to the ruck. At a basic level the idea is that you suck in the other teams players close to the ruck and eventually on one of the occasions that you reach the sideline they've got too many players close to the ruck leaving you with oodles of space to attack and not very many players to defend it. Alternatively the players who are there to defend it are the slower less fit players who are easy to attack. This process can take a while. Potentially you also programme the other team to automatically push round the corner to defend the next wave leaving you with a lovely blindside to attack. It depends on how rigid the system is as to how often you are allowed spread the ball or attack the blindside. This is because while they may usually be the knockout blows of the system they also tend to take you away from your pack and leave you with a better chance of losing possession. As I say it's more a framework than anything and it can be changed around somewhat by different teams but it probably is slightly more basic and conservative than other more modern styles. Still just like the blitz defence, high standards of physical fitness and a high intensity it is absolutely a staple of Gatland coached teams. [/QUOTE]
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