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'Part of our DNA' - inside the Red Roses' try-machine driving maul

'Part of our DNA' - inside the Red Roses' try-machine driving maul

Summary

England's women's rugby team, known as the Red Roses, uses a strategy called the driven maul as a key tactic in their matches. This approach has helped them score many tries in recent games and is considered a strong part of their game plan. They will likely use this tactic in their upcoming World Cup quarter-final match against Scotland.

Key Facts

  • England's women's rugby team is called the Red Roses.
  • They use a strategy called the driven maul to score tries.
  • In a recent match against France, they scored four tries using the driven maul.
  • On average, they score 1.04 tries per game from this tactic.
  • The tactic is especially useful in tight matches, like the upcoming one against Scotland.
  • England forwards coach Louis Deacon and defence coach Sarah Hunter emphasize the team's skill in set-piece tactics.
  • England's driven maul is highly efficient, with one successful try for every five attempts.
  • Hooker Lark Atkin-Davies has played an important role in executing this strategy effectively.

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