Definitions
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- noun rugby the portion of the field which is larger as measured from a scrum or breakdown to the touchline
- noun rugby a position in the last row of forwards on that side, more fully open-side flanker, designated with number 7
- noun rugby a player in that position
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Examples
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Shaw's likely absence opens the way for Tom Palmer and Courtney Lawes to renew their second-row partnership but there will be a vacancy at open-side flanker should Lewis Moody not demonstrate his match fitness for Bath against Quins this Sunday.
Jonny Wilkinson's injury brings England call-up for Charlie Hodgson Robert Kitson 2010
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He was a clear candidate for interview anyway with England's captain and open-side flanker in the World Cup, Lewis Moody, having announced his retirement from international rugby.
Tom Wood leads by example as Northampton dominate Saracens 2011
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One Wallaby whose form is not a matter of dispute is the open-side flanker, David Pocock.
Warren Gatland delays naming Wales team to face Australia Paul Rees 2010
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They won a scrum on Wales's put-in during Deacon's absence and opted for a scrum after being awarded a penalty with Mike Tindall on the open-side.
Wales v England: five things we learned from Six Nations 2011 opener 2011
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Being an open-side you stand on the halfway line for the kick-off and I remember looking around and I couldn't believe really that I'd made it – it was a dream come true.
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Haskell, who will wear No8 having operated on the open-side flank during the Six Nations, is choosing to take the long road home to Wasps in 2012-13, having also decided to enjoy a stint in the Super 15.
England set to unleash their secret weapon Manu Tuilagi on Wales 2011
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The England team manager, Martin Johnson, needed to consider his options at open-side flanker with his captain, Lewis Moody, taking a battering every game.
Martin Johnson keeps key men together as England seek to beat Samoa Paul Rees 2010
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Next projects: finding a fresh tighthead prop and a genuine open-side flanker.
John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009
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Next projects: finding a fresh tighthead prop and a genuine open-side flanker.
John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009
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Next projects: finding a fresh tighthead prop and a genuine open-side flanker.
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