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Scrum-half

 

The scrum-half has a huge amount of responsibility resting on their shoulders.

They are the link between the backs and the forwards - the players who get things going in defence and attack. is the link between the forwards and the backs. Normally acts as the 'General' for the forwards and is always in the hub of the action. A scrum half is normally quite small but with a high degree of vision and speed off the mark, and pound-for-pound is very strong. They have to able to react to situation very quickly. A key player in any side.

 

 

 

Outside Half

 

The brains of the backs - and the whole team.

The fly-half is probably the most influential player on the pitch.

They are the players who make the big decisions under pressure - run with the ball or kick for territory.

So it goes without saying you need brilliant handling skills and a kicking boot bar none, well anyone in your team at least.

But the thing above all else every world-class fly-half has is a brilliant rugby brain.

You need the ability to break open defences with a clever pass or clear your defensive lines under pressure.

But don't think that's everything - you also need to muck in with the tackles.

As well as being the best kicker in world rugby, Jonny Wilkinson is also considered the best defensive fly-half around.