back row

noun

1. rugby Union

   1. the forwards at the rear of a scrum

   2. ( as modifier )

      an Australian back-row forward

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In symphony orchestras, the lone tuba is relegated to the back row, and the player’s face is sometimes obscured by the bell.

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Steve Borthwick has heralded the power and intelligence of Leicester back row Emeka Ilione as England turn their focus away from France-bound Tom Willis.

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Isack Hadjar will start on the back row after crashing heavily at the start of qualifying, losing control of his Racing Bulls going into Turn Six.

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Back row forward Esteban Capilla and wing Mateo Carreras scored two tries each as Bayonne ran in six scores to earn their first attacking bonus of the season.

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Back row forward Esteban Capilla and wing Mateo Carreras scored two tries each as Bayonne thumped Clermont 44-17 on Saturday to move back to the French Top 14 summit.

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