Meaning of the word "loose forward" in English

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loose forward

US /ˌluːs ˈfɔːr.wərd/
UK /ˌluːs ˈfɔːr.wərd/
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Noun

1.

a player in the scrum who is not in the front row, typically a flanker or number eight

Example:
The loose forward made a crucial tackle to stop the opposition's attack.
Both flankers and the number eight are considered loose forwards.
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