The Bath fly-half gives his top tips on mastering this skill
Taking Part
How to perfect quick taps – by Keira Bevan
The Bristol and Wales scrum-half gives her top tips
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Graphics, explainers and knowledgable coverage could help transient fans
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Who kicks off after a score in rugby?
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What is a box kick?
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From lifting to codes, here is all you need to know about this set-piece
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From put-ins to penalties, we run through the set-piece