The landscape of rugby has dramatically transformed in the digital age. After every international game, fans, players, and coaches can instantly access a treasure trove of detailed game data online. Want to know how many lineouts a team won, the number of passes made, who made crucial tackles, or who conceded penalties? The data is just a click away. Newspapers, social media platforms, and even rugby union’s web pages are now saturated with match analytics. However, there’s a crucial caveat to remember, no single statistical metric guarantees wins in rugby union. While comprehensive data provides insights, it doesn’t reveal a…

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