loose forward

US /ˌluːs ˈfɔːr.wərd/
UK /ˌluːs ˈfɔːr.wərd/
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ala, octavo

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

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The loose forward made a crucial tackle to stop the opposition's attack.
El ala hizo un tackle crucial para detener el ataque del oponente.
Both flankers and the number eight are considered loose forwards.
Tanto los alas como el número ocho se consideran alas.