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out-half

British  

noun

  1. Also: outside halfrugby another term for stand-off half

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Ulster's Tom O'Toole and Iain Henderson are called up as forwards replacements, with Harry Byrne in line to earn his third cap as the out-half replacement.

From BBC Feb. 9, 2024

Farrell is clearly enthused by the prospect of the Leinster out-half and Casey showing what they can do in Sexton and Murray's absence.

From BBC Feb. 24, 2023

He made a lasting impact on the late Cliff Morgan after the legendary Wales and Lions out-half - and also a playing contemporary of Kyle - saw him play for the Barbarians.

From BBC Nov. 28, 2014

Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images Twenty five minutes of pure quality from out-half Aaron Cruden ensured an All Blacks whitewash over Ireland as the world champions ran up a record 60-0 victory at Waikato Stadium.

From The Guardian Jun. 23, 2012

The diminutive out-half fed his number 12, who stepped inside Paddy Wallace and bounced through Dan Tuohy to dive over for his second.

From The Guardian Jun. 23, 2012

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