Any UK brahs...

sykesy123 · 10-31-2009, 04:57 AM

any uk brahs that play rugby could you tell me what a flanker does in the game because ive got my first rugby game in about an hour and ive been told im playin flanker
so could i have like a list of what they do or something?
will rep for good answers

kapow12345 · 10-31-2009, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sykesy123

any uk brahs that play rugby could you tell me what a flanker does in the game because ive got my first rugby game in about an hour and ive been told im playin flanker
so could i have like a list of what they do or something?
will rep for good answers

Explains it all:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flanker_(rugby_union)

ajstylesisgod · 10-31-2009, 05:09 AM

[edit] 6. Blindside flanker & 7. Openside flanker
Main article: Flanker (rugby union)
Flanker is a fairly dynamic position with the fewest set responsibilities during the game. It is their responsibility to clear up messy balls to start a new phase of play, meaning they play a major role in maintaining/gaining possession after handling errors.

In the scrum, flankers do less pushing than the tight five, but they have to break away quickly and attempt to tackle the opposing backs if the opposition wins the scrum; and to cover their own half backs if they win the scrum. Due to their role in the scrum, flankers should be fairly heavy whilst still having speed and power. The blindside should be the bigger, more destructive defensive player whilst the openside should be the quicker of the two, who along with the scrum half and the number eight, offers a good quick link to the backs.

Considering how dynamic this position is, flankers can adapt slightly to their own style of play; for example, they can become big figures in tackling and mauls, or use their pace to run with the backs for tactical manoeuvres and get through the opposition's defence. Opensides such as Richie McCaw, Serge Betsen and Neil Back were adept at the breakdown either slowing the ball down or stealing ball at the ruck. On the opposite side of the argument are players like Martyn Williams and David Wallace who provide continuity between the pack and the backs.

Flankers in the International Rugby Hall of Fame include: Dave Gallaher (New Zealand), Michael Jones (New Zealand), Ian Kirkpatrick (New Zealand), Graham Mourie (New Zealand), Francois Pienaar (South Africa), Jean Prat (France), Jean-Pierre Rives (France), Fergus Slattery (Ireland and Lions), and Wavell Wakefield (England).

Staliyo_Lycan · 10-31-2009, 05:13 AM

basically : flanker in a scrum has to break the fastest and try to tackle to opposition and can yell which side the opposition are passing the ball to

sykesy123 · 10-31-2009, 05:26 AM

cheers guys
hopefully the scrum half is little then so i can muller him

Widge · 10-31-2009, 05:46 AM

whats rugby

MegaHold · 10-31-2009, 06:05 AM

I might start this but I haven't got a clue how to play

is it hard to learn?

Andy91 · 10-31-2009, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MegaHold

I might start this but I haven't got a clue how to play

is it hard to learn?

nah, depends where you play, half backs are hard. Depends what level you play at as well, it's an awesome game though.

ajstylesisgod · 10-31-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MegaHold

I might start this but I haven't got a clue how to play

is it hard to learn?

its not hard to learn and play competitvly its hard to be good

A_Shellum · 10-31-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MegaHold

I might start this but I haven't got a clue how to play

is it hard to learn?

Depends on the position. I'm a prop so all I need to know to get by is how to scrum and how to lift. Other than that I lumber round the field aimlessly.