Eccleshall Ladies
Women's Rugby Union Football Team
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The Number 8...
The number 8's duties are similar to her loose forward team-mates - to tackle, carry and provide the backs support in breaks but she also has the added responsibility of securing possession at the base of the scrum according to Zinzan Brooke, former New Zealand number 8.
Source: BBC Sport
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Name: Ruth Nickname: Miss Mansfield Position: Number 8/Hooker Favourite Rugby Player: Tom Croft Favourite Rugby Experience: It's between my 60 yard try at Newark (it's still being talked about!) and making my debut for the West Midlands team. Time taken to down a pint: FOREVER! Why do I play rugby?: Why not? |