positions

Forwards

Forwards are usually built bigger and are slower than the backs.

Backs

The backs play behind the forwards and are usually more lightly built and faster.

The half-backs group contains these key positions - scrum-half (number 9) and fly-half (number 10).scrum half you put the ball into the scrum.The three-quarters contains the centres (numbers 12 and 13), wings(numbers 11 and 14) and that leaves the full-back, number 15.

As a centre you will generally follow the lead of the fly-half, taking part in tactical moves designed to break through opposition defence.

That leaves one player. No group for this one, the full-back.

The front row forwards group are the props and hooker. The props are numbers 1 and 3, the hooker is number 2.

The two props are highly specialised roles.

Always Loose head prop on the Left.
Always Tight head prop on the Right..

The second row group contains lock and lock - They are numbers 4 and 5.

The back row group contains flankers and the number eightposition. The flankers are numbers 6 and 7, the number eight is number 8,