A forward who plays at the back of the scrum.
Example sentencesExamples
- Our front five struggled and we did not match the Springbok loose forwards.
- We had four loose forwards on the field at the same time in the last test.
- Gradually the Welsh loose forwards began to find some parity and secured some good possession that resulted in England conceding two penalties.
- If your tight forwards are performing well, it frees your loose forwards and allows them to play a more expansive game.
- The loose forward came back after ten months out with a shoulder injury with a blockbusting display in the shock 21-14 win.