One thing is that, against Australia, their lineout jumpers will be much heavier than the Japanese. |
Predictably, they went for the latter with what is now the ten metres back restriction at the lineout and the hindmost foot offside law. |
For once, the lineout maul was regenerated closer to the posts and O'Gara was able to float his pass towards an overlap near the left touchline. |
Stenhouse put Hawick ahead for the first time when Hawks were penalised for barging in the lineout. |
The 6ft 6in lineout specialist, who won two caps in New Zealand last summer, had been under pressure to stay in Scotland. |
The forwards rucked and mauled to near perfection although they did not dominate the lineout like they can do. |