five-eighth

noun

1. (in rugby) a player positioned between the scrum-half and the inside -centre
2. (in rugby) either of two players positioned between the halfback and the centre

Example Sentences

Australian five-eighth Morgan crossed in the 46th minute after a strong run by Matt Gillett, but the TV official ruled no try and penalized the hosts for obstruction.

From Washington Times

As a partnership they dovetail perfectly, Nonu’s progression from crash-baller to rounded second five-eighth owing no small debt to having Smith outside him for club and country.

From The Guardian

Thurston's early morning visit comes two days after injured Melbourne five-eighth Gareth Widdop claimed to be inconvenienced by testers.

From The Guardian

He's no Manu in shape, but he brings the wit of a second five-eighth to the midfield equation.

From The Guardian

Bath and Donald have yet to forge such a happy marriage but Olly Barkley's departure to Racing Métro may yet help the former Waikato five-eighth to, as he puts it, "leave an imprint" on his adopted city.

From The Guardian