Rugby Coaching: England's Defence System, Six Nations 2020

[@pilla87]

Brilliant video. Used this when I was coaching Women in Turin last season. Will use it again now with my next team. Maybe you could do another one to compare what Felix Jones is now doing? If so, let me know. ;) Thanks brother

[@ContactCoach]

That's really cool to hear and thank you for sharing!

[@kieran7018]

Fantastic how you start with the stats then explain the reasoning behind them.

[@Toghebon]

Nah please no more Squidge Rugby. I like your style and your focus on one particular subject. You've earned a new subscriber :3

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, I appreciate that and really pleased you enjoy the content.

[@ay613]

Same i feel squidge rugby waffles and is too much.

[@ay613]

@995sean lol I haven't seen him for months but I can imagine.

[@ionawiener5206]

@995sean yeah I agree he should say more racist stuff to balance it out

[@thecuttingsark5094]

I can’t bare Squidge rugby. He talks rubbish

[@michaelbarry8888]

So then what are the tactics and strategies for playing against a rush defense? Is it quick ball from ruck (2 seconds or less)? Having 10/12 using a chip/grubber kick to slow down future defensive line speeds? Having that first "carrier" act as a hard dummy runner to commit double rush? I have also saw that the best way to start against a rush defense is to make sure that your rucks are mainly in the center of the field, as opposed to 5 meter line (which as you alluded in your video is exactly what a rush defense thrives against).

[@ContactCoach]

All these sounds like great strategies, Michael!

[@daviskipchirchir1357]

On point. I loved this one.

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, Davis! It was a fun video to make! Excited for the 2021 6 nations to start! Who's going to win?!

[@m3gam1nd007]

Steve Hansen in a n interview after this years bledisloe 1 gave away the tip to stop rush defense. use a runner around the ruck and hit the defense line with power and all blacks used it to their benefit in the second bledisloe against Australia. please do a video on that as well.

[@ContactCoach]

Hi! Thanks for having a look. I do actually have that video on my website (www.thecontactcoach.com). Look for NZ Return Play. Definitely lot's of power plays to stop the rush.

[@lukebridgwater6288]

Is your style different from Squidge? Yes. Does it make it less enjoyable? Maybe to some. Is it going to stop me from watching your vids and get a greater understanding of the game I love and play? Nope. I really like the content, keep it up!

[@ContactCoach]

Luke, I appreciate the kind message and I'm glad you like the content!

[@mr.meeseeks3074]

Really interesting :O I love your vids

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks for taking a look and I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@thebullishpartridge1227]

Really enjoyed this cheers, simple but effective. How would you counter England’s style?

[@DavidTee275]

Pick and go perhaps? If they are able to break the line consistently might force England to commit more numbers to rucks.

[@thebullishpartridge1227]

@@DavidTee275 possibly David. I’m thinking a well oiled defence like the video has highlighted would have its guards & pillars in place... most of the time! Sure Faf or Corbus would prove me wrong

[@ContactCoach]

Great question! Much easier said than done, but winning the gain line consistently and fast speed of recycled ball will help keep defense organization and line speed down. Smart kicking that turns defenders with a good chase/contest would also be useful. Easy from the armchair, a bit tougher on the field!

[@thebullishpartridge1227]

@@ContactCoach hey coach cheers for replying. The chip over is quite effective but how do you gain gain line advantage against any team delivering so many dominant hits, with plenty of cover as they don’t compete at the breakdown...

[@ContactCoach]

@@thebullishpartridge1227 I would frame it like 'power plays'. It starts with a dominant set-piece then a quick power play to get over the gain line. That will mean the defenders looking to fold will have to go backward to get setup. Then the next play can be similar to keep the defence on the back foot. I broke down England's try versus NZ in the semi of the RWC that has a few elements I'm talking about. What are your thoughts?

[@marionkolo1386]

Eddie Jones used this tactics in 2003 World Cup semifinals Aust vs NZ effectively which Umaga & Spencer cannot gain yards for a better attack.

[@serenmcqueenoliver4554]

does this defence system have a name? sorry, I'm a rugby newbie and have to coach a defensive system

[@supremerugby753]

So How england to have a turnover ?

[@ContactCoach]

The stats would indicate that they either force a skillset error or force the opposition to kick back to them.

[@supremerugby753]

@@ContactCoach ok, like french defence. The English wait for the opponents to return the ball to them after a very big defense.

[@fidget2020]

Hmm, England are offside a fair amount of the time, but cleverly just playing the ref - if it's not called, play on!

[@fidget2020]

@995sean Exactly like McCaw!

[@fidget2020]

@995sean The Southern Men.

[@mrsusan5672]

The content here is really good, but the presentation is boring. I'd recommend checking out Squidge Rugby's channel, he has similar content but the way he presents it makes it much more engaging.

[@mrsusan5672]

@@ContactCoach My pleasure! It is really good, and could be a really good channel, just my opinion, and I hate to be negative, but I think the style needs some work. Good luck though :)

[@fidget2020]

@995sean Bollocks. Squidge and Contact Coach both have their merits, albeit quite different styles. Well worth watching both, imo.

[@mrsusan5672]

@995sean Well I disagree with what you say, but I'd defend to the death your right to say it.

[@fidget2020]

@995sean Folau..? Thought it was sex______ton these days....! Not sure what anyone's earnings have to do with it, so fair point. I do get some good stuff out of his analysis, however, so will continue to tune in, although SANZAR have barred him...

[@ionawiener5206]

@995sean I agree with Sean squidge is too woke we should have a rugby analyst that says slurs and hates gay people like us normal lads do 👍

[@georgesadam3622]

Where is the referee ????!!!! It's a joke, if you look carrefully to most of the defensive sequences , England's defensive line is nearly always offside !!!!