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Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby's Tactical and Data Revolution

Sam Larner sits down to chat with me about his book Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby's Tactical and Data Revolution.#


In it Sam explores the exciting innovations players and clubs are currently using to improve their gameplay. He analyses the metrics by which teams succeed and fail in their attempts to win metres, tries and matches, as well as why recent law changes are so important for rugby's development and what a data-driven future holds for the sport.


We also chat about how kicking is misunderstood, why wingers aren't on the wings anymore and why the most important metric to look at is 22/Redzone efficiency.


You can get Sams book today.


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