This defensive position is an old chestnut.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This is a slightly defensive position.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was a strong defensive position but made retreat difficult.
Christianity Today (2000)
The other area of his armoury that is unrivalled is his defensive position play.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In contrast, a failure puts our country in a weaker defensive position.
The Sun (2017)