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‘Periodisation’ is a training concept from years back

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The Rugby Paper Team
19 February 2017

Acres of space: Elliot Daly receives the perfect pass from Owen Farrell to skin Alex Cuthbert
PICTURE: Getty Images

With the first break in the Six Nations upon us, it gives the chance to look back at what is the most exciting contest we have had for a while. Ireland’s unexpected loss to Scotland in the first week certainly galvanised them into action last week as they ripped poor Italy apart with a display of attacking rugby that set the tone for the whole weekend.
The other two games, Wales vs England and France vs Scotland could have gone either way right up to the dying secon...

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