tight five

British  

noun

1. informal rugby the combined front and second rows of a rugby union scrum

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Example Sentences

The usual parade of star elected officials sauntered past, but this time most opted to forgo the standard stemwinder for a tight five.

From Salon

Former Wallabies lock Adam Coleman makes his first start in the tournament after two bench appearances in the only change to the tight five after losing to South Africa 49-18 last Sunday.

From Washington Times

Samoa picked a new tight five and four new backs including former All Black Lima Sopoaga.

From Washington Times

Spoiler: They didn’t think all of his jokes were completely bad — but it’s safe to say he’s got a lot of work to do on his tight five.

From Los Angeles Times

Here's a tight five, in classic comedy parlance, catching up with the major players and what might await them in the glittering farewell tour of the lovely, heartfelt and "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."

From Salon