Ruck Defence Drill

Defenders work in pairs, 1st defender hits rucking shield and drives for approx. 1m while 2nd defender grabs shirt and encourages urgency from 1st defender to get up and back onside. 2nd defender then runs out and makes tackle on tackle tube, 1st defender encourages urgency to get up, turn and fill in around ruck.
Attacking team have ball at end of a tackle tube (simulating a ruck), on coach's whistle, attacking team pick from ruck and try to beat the defenders.
Progressions: Increase defenders / impose time limits / increase attack / introduce multiple phases
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