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What is a backline?

What is a backline? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (rugby) Collectively, the players known as backs, whose job it is to create and exploit space.
  2. (rugby) The imaginary tactical line across the field that passes through the backs, through their primary line of attack/defence (i.e. excluding any players in a more backward defensive position).
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The Christ Church player, whose pace carried him behind the backline, stumbled as he stooped to finish, bumping the ball out.
In the 80th minute of the match, England needed something special from their backline.
On the field, Michael was a very level-headed player who controlled our backline, one of our top marking defenders, and was a tremendous contributor to the team at all levels.
Their side was made up mostly of Fijians and Vanuatuans, and with their lightning speed, they ran circles around the Australian backline.
Saints, indeed, indulged in a spot of showboating, knocking the ball around their backline repeatedly, drawing the customary ole's from their fans.
Strong, commanding and no-nonsense, he is the type of player you build a backline around.

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