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Meanings of loose forwards in English

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Usage of loose forwards in English
1
In the pack they are formidable in the tight with athletic, physical loose forwards.
The Irish Times
2
Typically strong performance from Shields and shows the depth of loose forwards in New Zealand rugby.
Radio NZ
3
Indeed we are fortunate to have such a collection of excellent loose forwards to choose from.
The Irish Times
4
In the loose forwards All Black Luke Jacobson returns at blindside with Boshier on the openside.
Radio NZ
5
We looked good with ball in hand, our loose forwards were especially monstrous with ball in hand.
The South African
6
In the loose forwards, the competition for the No 7 continues with James Lentjes replacing Dillon Hunt.
The South African
7
The All Blacks loose forwards will do a better job of cleaning out and providing quick ball.
Radio NZ
8
RNZ expects the All Blacks to take five loose forwards to the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Radio NZ
9
In any case Martin Corry or Joe Worsley are supposedly top of the standby list of loose forwards.
The Irish Times
10
Dillon Hunt will cover the loose forwards and make his Super Rugby debut should he take the field.
Radio NZ
11
In individual stakes, loose forwards Nizaam Carr and Tyler Paul lead the charge for either side in successful tackles made.
The South African
12
Kolisi's fellow loose forwards Duane Vermeulen and Francois Louw will not be available as they also return to their clubs.
The South African
13
I'd have configured the midfield and loose forwards a little differently, but there really isn't a lot to quibble about.
Radio NZ
14
Steven Luatua is back to his regular starting spot in the loose forwards with captain Jerome Kaino and Luke Braid.
Radio NZ
15
The Springboks were brutal at the breakdown with their loose forwards doing a great job of neutralizing the smaller England flanks.
The South African
16
In the loose forwards, Jordan Taufua will start in the No 6 jersey, and Pete Samu comes in to the reserves.
The South African
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Loose forwards across language varieties
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