The number 8's duties are similar to his loose forward team-mates - to tackle, carry and provide the backs support in breaks. But he also has the added responsibility of securing possession at the ...

Once it has, then the opposition scrum-half can tackle their opposite number for the ball. But in some situations the number 8 may dribble with the ball, keeping it in the scrum. This means the ...

A competitive rugby union match ... are near the back of the scrum and provide additional force and aim to win turnover ball. 7 Open-side flanker As above. 8 Number eight They are the link between ...