Wings are "try getters" which mean they must have many skills. For example, wingers need genuine speed but also need a change of pace and/or are built like a battering ram. Learn how to preserve space, pull defenders in and then swerve to beat the defender

GENERAL. Chosen for flair, speed, elusiveness as attacking qualities but must be reliable in defence and be able to kick and to deal with opposition kicks. Work rate is important in the modern game - the wing must go looking for the ball if it doesn't come to them. Wingers should be able to read the game and anticipate "what happens next".

ATTACK. The winger should have excellent hadling skills, should be able to beat opponents using speed, change of pace, evasion, handoff. Be able to keep the ball alive by either taking a tackle and passing the ball to a supporting player or staying on his feet as long as possible or by initiating a counter attack with his other wing and/or full back. The winger should have excellent ball retention skills on contact and have contributed fully to ruck/maul/tackle situations.

DEFENCE. Defensively, from the scrum and lineout the open side wing may stand wide and deep to ensure that if the opposition kick diagonally he will be able to gather the kick more easily; however, once the ball has gone through the attacking fly half's hands, he must rapidly move forward to be in a position to tackle in conjunction with his outside centre. Alternatively, the open side wing could operate flat with his centres from the beginning. As a blind-side wing he must understand his role in conjunction with has own back row and scrum half when defending in the 22 metre area and be prepared to cover across field if the attack goes open.

RECEIVING. Wings should be able to field a variety of diagonal, high or grubber kicks.

KICKING. To deal with the opposition's kicks by kicking clear to touch, by kicking long into opposition territory or by initiating a counter attack with the No.15 and/or the other wing/centres.