• Half-back

    Full definition of half-back

    Noun

    half-back

    (plural half-backs)
    1. (rugby) - the half backs are the scrum-half and the fly-half
      • 2011, February 4, Gareth Roberts , Wales 19-26 England, But Wales somehow snaffled possession for fly-half Jones to send half-back partner Mike Phillips haring away with Stoddart in support.
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