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How bench strategy can change rugby forever, says Irish great

The sight of France sending on seven forwards has concerned former Irish lock Donncha O’Callaghan. The strategy comes with risk but it works if a team have enough versatility and an enviable depth in their ranks of power athletes.

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How bench strategy can change rugby forever, says Irish great

The sight of France sending on seven forwards has concerned former Irish lock Donncha O’Callaghan. The strategy comes with risk but it works if a team have enough versatility and an enviable depth in their ranks of power athletes.

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