Back row The back row, not to be confused with 'Backs', is the third and final row of the forward positions, who are often referred to as the loose forwards. The three positions in the back row are the two flankers and the number 8. The two flanker positions, known as the blindside flanker and openside flanker, are the final row in the scrum. They are usually the most mobile forwards in the game. Their main role is to win possession through 'turn overs'. The number 8 packs down between the two locks at the back of the scrum. The role of the number 8 in the scrum is to control the ball after it has been heeled back from the front of the pack, and the position provides a link between the forwards and backs during attacking phases.
back row the back row not to be confused with 'backs' is the third and final row of the forward positions who are often referred to as the loose forwards the three positions in the back row are the two flankers and the number 8 the two flanker positions known as the blindside flanker and openside flanker are the final row in the scrum they are usually the most mobile forwards in the game their main role is to win possession through 'turn overs' the number 8 packs down between the two locks at the back of the scrum the role of the number 8 in the scrum is to control the ball after it has been heeled back from the front of the pack and the position provides a link between the forwards and backs during attacking phases