back row

noun

1. rugby Union

   1. the forwards at the rear of a scrum

   2. ( as modifier )

      an Australian back-row forward

Example Sentences

With Aldcroft unavailable, England could have tapped into deep reserves of specialist back row options to fill the gap.

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"It is great to see there is so much depth in that Ireland back row," Alphonsi said.

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Georgia Evans re-takes her favoured position of number eight, while Bryonie King gets a rare start in the back row.

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McKinley Hunt and Emily Tuttosi are both promoted from the bench to start in the front row, while Karen Paquin is set for her fourth World Cup appearance in the back row.

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McKinley Hunt, Emily Tuttosi and DaLeaka Menin form a new-look front row, while Karen Paquin is set for her fourth World Cup appearance in the back row with Tyson Beukeboom, who will win her 80th cap.

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