Their two banks of four gave Liverpool little space to attack in and the home team - and their fans - were becoming frustrated as they struggled to create clear-cut chances.

BBC: Liverpool 3-0 Newcastle

The superb Johnny Arr at scrum-half expertly marshalled Worcester's pack, as the Pirates were rarely allowed the necessary space from which to attack.

BBC: Cornish Pirates 12-21 Worcester

The weakness of the diamond is that it provides the opposition with space in wide positions to attack.

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