• Openside

    Origin

    open + side

    Full definition of openside

    Noun

    openside

    (plural opensides)
    (also open side)
    1. (rugby), the space on the side of the pitch with the larger distance between the breakdown/set piece and the touchline; compare blindside.
    2. (rugby union) short for openside flanker, a position in rugby union, usually number 7.''The openside flanker packs down at the scrum on the openside.
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