loose forward
Britishnoun
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On the bench loose forward David Odiase and back Paolo Odogwu, who both have Nigerian heritage, come in with Pani promoted to the starting line-up and fly-half Giacomo Da Re missing out.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
"Our captain on his 100th match had to be taken off because we had to have Andre who can play loose forward and centre on the field," Erasmus told reporters.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2025
It means Australia revert to the side picked for the first Test at Wembley, with Yeo going to loose forward, Patrick Carrigan switching back to the front row, and Lindsay Collins dropping to the bench.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025
The 24-year-old loose forward has twice appeared in Grand Final victories for Sydney Roosters.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2022
There was a strange softness in Captain Broom's tread like that of a padding panther, but his arms had the loose forward powerful swing of a gorilla's.
From Frontier Boys on the Coast or in the Pirate's Power by Wyn Roosevelt
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