Five things we learned from Bath Rugby's loss to Exeter Chiefs...
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Sam Burgess needs to learn a quick ruck is as good as an offload.
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The offload was an effective weapon for Burgess in rugby league, but he's trying to use it too much in union.
When it’s on, fine.
When it’s not, going to ground and presenting the ball to set up a quick ruck can be just as effective in hurting defences.
The opposition is expecting Sam’s offloads.
At one point Exeter simply plucked the ball from his grasp yesterday.
When he does get the offload away, he often finds a player so deep they are standing still when they receive the ball and yardage is conceded.
Offl…
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The offload was an effective weapon for Burgess in rugby league, but he's trying to use it too much in union.
When it’s on, fine.
When it’s not, going to ground and presenting the ball to set up a quick ruck can be just as effective in hurting defences.
The opposition is expecting Sam’s offloads.
At one point Exeter simply plucked the ball from his grasp yesterday.
When he does get the offload away, he often finds a player so deep they are standing still when they receive the ball and yardage is conceded.
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