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The modern-day full-back should be the complete rugby player.

The number 15 is often the last line of defence or the first player making the break in attack.

You need the safest pair of hands in the team.

Why? Because you are responsible for catching the opposition's high and testing kicks in attack - and catch them every time.

So expect to perform under pressure when the going gets seriously tough.

If you can suddenly turn defence into attack, make those important last-ditch tackles and make the extra man in attack, look no further than the full-back.

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