back row

British  

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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Example Sentences

Westlake, who plays in Exeter's academy, is now a hard-running back row, channelling the energy and drive of Ben Earl and Henry Pollock, even if he does cite childhood hero Owen Farrell as the embodiment of the mentality he aspires to.

From BBC

The Northampton back row was included in the starting XV for the first time after seven enterprising cameos as a replacement.

From BBC

While Pollock delivered some eye-catching moments, beating five defenders, winning a breakdown turnover, making the sixth-highest number of metres for the hosts and the most tackles of any England back row, Jones believes he makes more impact in short bursts off the bench.

From BBC

With France's scrum under pressure throughout the match, Galthie left on both locks for the entire match and introduced Ollivon and Guillard into the back row.

From Barron's

Wales' discipline was again poor in the opening exchanges with two soft penalties, before Joe Hawkins was sent to the bunker for a high tackle on Scotland flanker Gregor Brown, who had moved from lock to the back row from the victory over England to replace the injured Jamie Ritchie.

From BBC