As the BBC seem intent on brainwashing us with the 6 nations perhaps somebody with knowledge should try to educate the likes of me who avoided rugby at school.
But that is what I dont understand as you gain ground for a few seconds but give away possession and they just come at you again but with the ball in their hands.
Why do the backs kick the ball deep into the opposing half knowing that only the opposing players can possible collect it and thus give away possession.
But our new kicking coach Johnnie Wilkinson not having much joy or influence. It must be said a couple of long and what appeared to be difficult kicks.