That works as well. Generally with a push defense guys should be pushing on an early miss pass so the gap should not exist long. I like my midfield tight as I generally am more concerned about mid line breaks than getting beat on the outside. This is just one defensive system. There are definitely other approaches and different defenses effectiveness often depends on the level of rugby.

I agree with you Ben Walker that's the way I've always played full back, take the last man. Dont want to allow space on the inside. Plus it gives the full back more time to get outside the winger .

It would be a good idea. Every coach has there own philosophy on each of these. The key is whatever you go with everyone needs to understand and buy in. Generally switches are handled through a switch communication and lane concept. Loops often come with miss passes so early push(next man) on miss passes should be called. Jockeying is another skill when dealing with less numbers. Maybe I could make a video in the future on these things. I also run different defensive systems in different areas and and against different teams. Outside in systems also work well at applying pressure. Good to be thinking rugby again as all of my teams are shut down right now.

@@nevinmorrison Thanks for the reply.

It is called Sport Board for Android and Windows and Sport Play Board for iOS. I am actually the developer of the software. The Android version looks slightly different but works the same. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.educatesoft.app.sportboard

Windows Store. Just search Sport Board. I actually made the app.

Nevin Morrison do you have to pay for it?

@@commentsense8814 Nope it is free on the Windows Store...Sorry about just seeing this now.