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back line

British

noun

(in some team sports) the defensive players considered as a unit

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Unlike much of the group stage, Sunday’s game was a sloppy, sleepy affair, with South Africa relying on some heroic play from its back line to keep the game even.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026

Baxter: Norway hasn’t played in a World Cup this century but it has a good back line and the game’s most prolific scorer in Erling Haaland.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026

Soon after, Smith scored his third Super League try of the season in impressive fashion, as he wrongfooted the Saints back line to race through.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026

However, George Hirst has more than double Dykes' goal tally in the English Championship this season and also put himself about against a solid Japanese back line.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026

“Hang them overalls on the back line, now.”

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

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