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With Tomás O'Leary suffering yet another unfortunate injury, Ireland are getting a bit short of scrum-halves and it matters that Sexton has the comfort of a man he works with regularly inside him.
Six Nations 2011: Why Ireland won't risk playing into England's hands | Shaun Edwards 2011
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The French like to run their games through their scrum-halves and Burgess was the architect of the win over Gloucester.
Harlequins face toughest test of Heineken Cup hopes against Toulouse | Shaun Edwards 2011
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We are very fortunate to have two world-class scrum-halves, said Andy Farrell, the coach whose son, Owen, will start at No10 and assume the goalkicking duties.
Saracens No9s will toss to decide Twickenham start against Leicester 2011
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While scrum-halves are usually known for their accurate passing, in today's game they offer dangerous attacking options at rucks and mauls.
Strategy Trumps Strength at Rugby World Cup Jonathan Clegg 2011
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Like most scrum-halves, Parra excels at delivering flat, long-range passes and his passing range could expose the aggressive Wales defense.
Strategy Trumps Strength at Rugby World Cup Jonathan Clegg 2011
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I have two international scrum-halves vying with me at Irish and that brings out the competitiveness in you.
Paul Hodgson says London Irish will return to top form against Leeds 2010
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Here's what to watch for as the flankers flatten the fly-halves and the scrum-halves sell dummies to the hookers: Must-see matches: The biggest neighborly grudge matches -- New Zealand vs. Australia, England vs. France -- won't take place until the knockout rounds.
Tip Sheet 2007
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Here's what to watch for as the flankers flatten the fly-halves and the scrum-halves sell dummies to the hookers: Must-see matches: The biggest neighborly grudge matches -- New Zealand vs. Australia, England vs. France -- won't take place until the knockout rounds.
Tip Sheet 2007
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"You don't have two scrum-halves in a team," he said, pained at this ignorance on a vital matter.
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Care's absence persuaded Johnson to include Wasps' uncapped Joe Simpson as one of a trio of scrum-halves, where previously the former England captain may have used fullback Ben Foden and Flutey as cover.
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