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second row

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noun

  1. rugby Union

    1. the forwards in the second row of a scrum

    2. ( as modifier )

      a second-row forward

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"They were a bit surprised - it's not really the point of the course," the France second row tells BBC Sport.

From BBC

His decision to chase balls in Argentina, rather than CV padding in the UK, helped his frame bulk out and convert into a second row.

From BBC

"The main thing was the work of the second row," Galthie told France Television.

From Barron's

Galthie had lined up Mickael Guillard and Charles Ollivon in the second row of France's first two tournament matches -- thumping victories against Ireland and Wales -- but has opted for a bit more bulk against the Azzurri's hefty pack.

From Barron's

Jones had questioned whether Itoje was suited to the role in a 2021 book, describing the second row as "very inward-looking" and suggesting he did not "usually influence people off the field".

From BBC