Defending deep might prove naive in new rules era, says Ciarán Whelan
Ciarán Whelan suspects the days of packed, deep-lying defences could be coming to an end as the new rules force major tactical rethinks across the country.
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Ciarán Whelan suspects the days of packed, deep-lying defences could be coming to an end as the new rules force major tactical rethinks across the country.
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