The forwards open up a hole, and almost before the ball's well in play one of the backs is squirming through.

Quarter gives you the ball at a hand-pass, always; there's no long passing done; except, of course, for a kick.

Being right up to the line when play begins it only takes you a fraction of a second to hit it; and then, if the hole's there you're through before the other side has opened their eyes.

Of course, it all depends on speed and the ability of the line-men to make holes.

You've got to be on your toes, and you've got to get off them like a streak of lightning." "Well, maybe it's all right," said Neil doubtfully, "but it looks like a mix-up.