Rugby union positions
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In the game of rugby union, there are 15 players on each team, comprising eight forwards and seven backs. In addition, there may be up to eight replacement players "on the bench", numbered 16–23. Play
The forwards are in the scrum while the backs are lined up across the field.
A scrummage in a traditional football game in Lower Normandy, France, 1867
A full-back, Pat McCabe, fields the ball from a kick.
Jason Robinson, a wing playing for Sale Sharks towards the end of the 2005-2006 Guinness Premiership
1987 Rugby World Cup
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The 1987 Rugby World Cup was the first Rugby World Cup. It was co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia – New Zealand hosted 21 matches while Australia hosted 11 matches. The tournament was won by New Z
Eden Park
Athletic Park Wellington 1971
Lancaster Park, 1959
3rd Test between British Lions and NZ at Carisbrook Park, Dunedin