FULLBACK (RUGBY)

A 'fullback' is a defensive position in rugby. In both rugby union and rugby league codes, teams usually play with a single full back. In addition to being the last line of defence against running attacks by the opposing three-quarter backs, the full back is expected to field high kicks from the opposition, and reply with a superior kick or a counterattack. The full back is sometimes the specialist goal-kicker in a team, taking penalty and conversion kicks.

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★ Rugby union positions

★ Rugby league positions