"blindside flanker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: blindside flankers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} blindside flanker (plural blindside flankers)
  1. (rugby) a forward in rugby union, usually number 6, who binds to the scrum on the side closest to the side line. Categories (topical): Rugby Translations (rugby player number 6): levý rváček [masculine] (Czech)
    Sense id: en-blindside_flanker-en-noun-UVhvyJFK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Terms with Czech translations Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports

Inflected forms

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