back row
Britishnoun
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Ben Earl and Tom Curry make up the back row, with Jack van Poortvliet getting the nod at number nine alongside fly-half Fin Smith.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Guy Pepper has recovered from injury to take his place in the back row, while tighthead props George Kloska and Vilikesa Sela are in line for first caps.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Ferrell said later that he was glad to be in the back row because it meant nobody behind him got sauced.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Eddie Hearn, boxing's Barnum-style promoter, says he believes Pollock can "single-handedly ignite the sport" after signing the Northampton back row to his talent agency.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
He took a seat in the back row of the room.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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