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Willie Away

Pioneered by Sir Wilson Whineray

Willie Away — Sir Wilson Whineray

The move Whineray came up with involves peeling men off from the back of the lineout, who then drive up midfield, creating a blindside.

The second five becomes the first five for a switch of play, and the fullback comes up on the newly created blindside. This move effectively commits all the opposition loose forwards and leaves it clear to move the ball around.

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