The Northampton Saints prop gives his top tips for competing at the breakdown
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The Intercept: The New Tactical Trends
USA Eagle Marcel Brache and Northampton Saints legend Christian Day explain what they have seen this year
How to set up a maul quickly – by Lewis Ludlow
The Gloucester and England back-row talks driving lineouts
How to cross-field kick – by Orlando Bailey
The Bath fly-half gives his top tips on mastering this skill
How to perfect quick taps – by Keira Bevan
The Bristol and Wales scrum-half gives her top tips
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