Position Names

Each team consists of 15 players, eight forwards, also known as the scrum or pack, and eight backs.

The forwards focus mainly on winning possession of the ball. The backs play in the open field and do most of the passing, kicking, and running with the ball.

 

Forwards:

loose head prop

hooker

tight head prop

2 locks

2 flankers

eight-man

 

Backs:

scrum-half (my position!)

standoff

inside-center

outside-center

2 wingers

fullback

 

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