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Wing forward
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a player in rugby union positioned on the side of the scrum, primarily responsible for attacking and defending at the breakdown
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
wing forwards
Who is a "wing forward"?
A wing forward is a player in sports like soccer or rugby who plays near the sides of the field but is also part of the attacking group. This player’s role is to support the offense by making runs along the wings, helping to create scoring opportunities, and sometimes taking shots at the goal. Wing forwards must be fast and agile, able to outmaneuver defenders and provide crosses or passes to teammates in better positions to score.
Examples
The wing forward secured the ball at the ruck.
