Rugby Wales 1978 v Scotland

Rugby Wales 1978 against Scotland and a JPR Williams sidestep starts the move leading to Derek Quinnell`s try. See how you create momentum.

Wales in red shirts

Wales in red shirts are playing right to left.

This is a good example of kicking away possession and it coming back to haunt you.

Kicking in rugby is a very useful skill. When used wisely you can put pressure on the opposition or use it to get out of real trouble.

You can also use the many different types of kick to gain advantage.

But you must remember, you need possession of the ball to score. Keep it and you are more likely to be the next team to score.

Usually you only want to kick as a last resort - you no longer have possession!

JPR Williams is at full-back for Wales, his usual position

Being an expert at reading the game he is in good position for catching the high ball , kicked ahead by Scotland.

He gathers the ball between the Scottish 22 and 10 metre line.

He sets off running

and immediately sidesteps right,

beats the Scottish #8 and

sucks in three tacklers.

Good Sidestep! - he looks dangerous! By making ground quickly and cleverly, Williams has given Wales momentum.

In the ensuing play Wales work the ball up the touch-line

and Quinnell bullocks his way forward,

palming-off players

then he`s over to score!

Good try!

You make things happen when you have a sidestep and you attack.

You can see it on this video

The video tape "101 Best Tries - with Cliff Morgan" - my VCR says it`s around the 46:17 mark (it may vary).

It has the heading "Derek Quinnell - 1978 Wales v Scotland".

What a shame Quinnell didn`t have a sidestep!