Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Players divided how?
A
Eight Forwards seven backs
2
Q
Forwards divide up how?
A
Two props, a hooker, two locks, two flankers, and a number eight
3
Q
Backs line up how?
A
Half back, first five-eight, second five-eight, centre, two wings, and a full back
4
Q
1 and 3
A
Props
5
Q
2
A
Hooker
6
Q
4 and 5
A
Locks (tallest players in team)
7
Q
6
A
Blindside flanker
Blindside- closest side to the play
8
Q
7
A
Open side flanker
Key position - beat tackler in team, McCaw position
9
Q
8
A
Number 8
10
Q
9
A
Halfback link between fwds and backs
Place ball in scrum
Called scrum half also
11
Q
10
A
First 5-eights
Normally the goal kicker
12
Q
12
A
Second 5/8
Solid strong runner
13
Q
13
A
Centre
14
Q
11 and 14
A
Wings
Fastest on team
15
Q
15
A
Full back
