back-row forward

IPA/bˈakɹˈəʊ fˈɔːwəd/
IPA/bˈækɹˈoʊ fˈɔːɹwɚd/

back-row forward — noun

1. In rugby union, a forward who packs down in the back row of a scrum — the two fl

1.名詞B2
釋義

In rugby union, a forward who packs down in the back row of a scrum — the two flankers and the number eight, positioned behind the front and second rows. Their role combines strength at the set piece with speed in open play to win possession, carry the ball forward, and link play with the backs.

例句

Rafael has played back-row forward for the national team since he was twenty-two.

play back-row forward for [team]

The coach moved Quan from second row to back-row forward for better speed at the breakdown.

move from [position] to back-row forward

同義詞
  • loose forward

    Broadly synonymous but used more in some regions (e.g. South Africa, New Zealand) to refer to the same three positions.

  • flanker

    Refers specifically to the two back-row forwards on the left and right sides of the scrum, not the number eight.

  • number eight

    Specifically the back-row forward at the very back of the scrum who controls the ball with a foot.

反義詞
  • front-row forward

    Props and hooker who pack down in the first row of the scrum, performing a different role.

用法筆記

Common in rugby union match commentary and analysis. The three back-row forwards (two flankers and a number eight) are often referred to collectively as 'the back row' rather than named individually.

常見錯誤

❌He plays as a back-row forward in American football.
✅He plays as a back-row forward in rugby union.
💡The term is specific to rugby, not American football or other sports.
❌A back-row forward is the same as a prop.
✅A back-row forward is a flanker or number eight, while a prop plays in the front row.
💡Props are front-row forwards; back-row forwards occupy a different position in the scrum.