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    Full-backs

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    What are the positions in rugby union? All 15 roles explained

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    Scrum-halves

    Justin Marshall, NZ v SA 2003 World Cup

    Rugby’s Greatest: Justin Marshall

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    Second-rows

    Willie John McBride playing for the Lions

    Rugby’s Greatest: Willie John McBride

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    Wings

    Shane Williams scores against Australia

    Rugby’s Greatest: Shane Williams

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    Looseheads

    scrums sexy

    Make scrums sexy for the good of the game – and get referees involved!

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    Blindsides

    Simon Poidevin and Philip Matthews, 1991

    Rugby’s Greatest: Simon Poidevin

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    Centres

    Jeremy Guscott, England v Italy, RWC 1999

    Rugby’s Greatest: Jeremy Guscott

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    Hookers

    Bobby Windsor, Lions v Bay of Plenty 1977

    Rugby’s Greatest: Bobby Windsor

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    Opensides

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    Henry Pollock: Ten things you should know about the Northampton Saints back row

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    Fly-halves

    Jonny Wilkinson injury

    “My foot was flapping and flopping” – England rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson reveals how he suffered freak injury

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    Tightheads

    Graham Price, Pontypool v Australia 1984

    Rugby’s Greatest: Graham Price

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    No 8s

    Rugby’s Greatest: Jim Telfer

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    Women's Rugby

    Ellie Kildunne on her quest to be the best rugby player in the world (Getty Images)

    “I want to be the best player in the world” Red Roses World Champion Ellie Kildunne eyes global domination following golden year

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