The Scotland back-row’s top tips for winning the battle of the breakdown
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Vickii Cornborough: How to rip the ball in contact
The England prop’s top tips on this effective turnover tactic
Tom Wood: How to buy time in contact
Isolated carriers can still protect the ball, explains the Northampton Saints back-row
Grant Gilchrist: How to protect the scrum-half
Scotland lock Grant Gilchrist explains how to guard the nine at exit rucks
Conor Murray: How to master box-kicking
The Ireland scrum-half offers his top tips on this critical skill for No 9s
Owen Farrell: How to kick out of hand
The England talisman explains the key rules for punting the ball
Jess Breach: How to deliver a hand-off
The Harlequins and England wing gives her tips for the perfect fend
Leigh Halfpenny: How to kick for goal
The Wales full-back explains how to hit the target from the tee
Toby Flood: How to pass with precision
The former England fly-half explains the key elements to one of rugby’s core skills
Dave Ewers: How to master the latch
The back-row talks through the latching process that is so effective for Exeter Chiefs