Rugby World Cup tactics: Nick Evans on how the leading nations will play

From South Africa’s line-speed to Ireland’s signature backline move, this is what to expect from the world’s best in JapanI look to their big win over the All Blacks in Perth and Nic White was fantastic. The Wallabies changed direction a lot in that game with White (9) often bouncing back on the short side. He was sniping and attacking the 1, 2, 3 defenders on either side of the ruck. What impresses me about him is that when he gets to a ruck his decision is already made because he has his head up and has identified the space. Continue reading...