Loosehead Hooker Second row Second row Tighthead Blindside Number 8 Openside Scrum half Fly half Inside centre Left wing Outside centre Right wing Fullback
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Rugby Union: Guide to the Laws
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Choose a position:
1 :  Loosehead Prop
2 :  Hooker
3 :  Tighthead Prop
4 :  Second Row
5 :  Second Row
6 :  Blindside Flanker
7 :  Openside Flanker
8 :  Number 8
9 :  Scrum Half
10 :  Fly Half
11 :  Left Wing
12 :  Inside Centre
13 :  Outside Centre
14 :  Right Wing
15 :  Fullback
Position two
Second row
Martin Johnson
Invariably the tallest men in the team.

It is their job to win the ball in the lineout and provide the main impetus to the scrum.

Due to their height, weight and increased athleticism, locks now perform a vital role in loose play.

Australia even have one that kicks goals.
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