Sentence examples for based on defence from inspiring English sources

Their game had been based on defence, the prerogative of a side one-up in the series but it meant they never had a lead that was worth more than a converted try.

Despite Short's contribution, it was a victory based on defence.

"I think a lot of the selections this season have been based on defence," he said.

It was a system failure but the Bath centre was the weakest link and it was a shock to see a side whose rise in the last couple of years has been based on defence so easily breached.

Pyne said the story was confused as the acquisition of the 12 submarines was on the same timeframe as previously – the change referred to the operation of the submarines, based on defence department advice.

"Defensively Mike Phillips is so important in the Welsh team and they wouldn't admit it, but I think most of the time the selection is based on defence first and then attack second.

The weather across the three 'middle' weekends - in Dublin, Rome, Paris and Edinburgh - undoubtedly contributed to that, as did the preponderance of the power game, one based on unyielding defence, kicking for territory, and dominance at the scrum.

The Polish plan was based on fixed defence of the front line, with the forces under Umiński and Dembiński behind the second line of defences and acting as a mobile reserve, together with divisional artillery and cavalry.

The Norwegians adopted a cautious approach based on strong defence.

It offers a potentially universal perspective based on the defence of the common, which includes not only natural resources but also knowledge and traditions based on solidarity and mutuality.

Turnbull said on Friday that Abbott had to "form his own judgment" on whether he should have commented on Australia's submarine policy, for a news report based on leaked defence documents.