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Revealed: The Hidden Genius Behind Modern Rugby Attacks!

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Rugby has changed so much since turning professional that coaches and players need every ounce of advantage they can muster. Enter the rugby data analyst!

In this episode Peter interviews rugby data analyst and author of a great new book, Attacking The Space, Sam Larner about modern defences, kicking to create chaos, scrum resets - are they really wasting as much time as people think? - and the issue of ball in play.

This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube channel!
20 Mar English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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