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What name for parallel rows of opposing forwards in rugby?
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1 - the "Front Row" consisting tighthead prop; hooker; Loosehead prop [3]
2 - the "middle row" consisting openside flanker; lock; lock; blindside flanker [4]
3 - the "back row" consisting of the "Number 8" forward [1]
so a total of [8] in a scrum.
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