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barbarians
the name of invitational rugby teams, the most famous based in the UK, drawing the finest players from around the world together to play matches against international teams. Also called the Baa Baas
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xv
a common identifier for the first fifteen selected players of a club or team. A team can also use XV in their name, pronounced as fifteen.
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glossary home
Positions
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advantage
unlike most other sports, referees can play advantage after a foul for what can seem an eternity, but once he calls "advantage over" then that's that.
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all blacks
the national team of New Zealand
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ankle tap
a tackle, usually of the last-ditch variety, which involves a dive and a slap to the attacker's ankle which, if properly executed, will result in his legs colliding with each other. Also known as a Tap Tackle.
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backs
the group of players normally numbered Nos. 9 to 15 who do not participate in scrums and line-outs, except for the scrum-half.
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binding
the careful method players grip and grasp each other to form a secure scrum, ruck, or maul. This is a critical skill to ensure the safety of players.
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bledisloe cup
the annual competition between the national teams of New Zealand
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blindside
from a set piece, ruck or maul, the short side of the field. Also called the Weakside.
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