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[RWC2023] South Africa vs Scotland (10/09/2023)
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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 1141970" data-attributes="member: 13739"><p>I'm not sure that's where Scotland will come up short, if anything they have a backline almost tailor made to counter the rush defense with Russell able to vary his play exceptionally well with his passing game, short kicking game and cross field kicks. Tuipulotu at 12 also has a very rounded skillset with the ability to place delicate grubbers in behind when needed. And then Scotland also have Kinghorn at 15, a 10 by trade, so he can scan from deep and slot in at first reciever when needed.</p><p></p><p>SA need to be careful of their usual hard 'umbarella' rush defense, where the wingers lead the charge and push in to pressure the midfield because Finn especially is a master at either floating pinpoint passes over the head of any winger caught too narrow, or using the boot to do the same.</p><p></p><p>If SA are going to get the clear upper hand anywhere it'll be in the tight exchanges up front, not because Scotland ate particularly weak up front, but due to SA's exceptional physicality and depth of the bench across the pack.</p><p></p><p>This could be another kracking first round matchup if Scotland can withstand the power coming their way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 1141970, member: 13739"] I'm not sure that's where Scotland will come up short, if anything they have a backline almost tailor made to counter the rush defense with Russell able to vary his play exceptionally well with his passing game, short kicking game and cross field kicks. Tuipulotu at 12 also has a very rounded skillset with the ability to place delicate grubbers in behind when needed. And then Scotland also have Kinghorn at 15, a 10 by trade, so he can scan from deep and slot in at first reciever when needed. SA need to be careful of their usual hard 'umbarella' rush defense, where the wingers lead the charge and push in to pressure the midfield because Finn especially is a master at either floating pinpoint passes over the head of any winger caught too narrow, or using the boot to do the same. If SA are going to get the clear upper hand anywhere it'll be in the tight exchanges up front, not because Scotland ate particularly weak up front, but due to SA's exceptional physicality and depth of the bench across the pack. This could be another kracking first round matchup if Scotland can withstand the power coming their way. [/QUOTE]
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