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out-half

British

noun

Also: outside half. rugby another term for stand-off half

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Ulster's Tom O'Toole and Iain Henderson are called up as forwards replacements, with Harry Byrne in line to earn his third cap as the out-half replacement.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2024

Even shorn of Dupont's mercurial talents and still-injured Romain Ntamack's guile from out-half, Fabien Galthie's side still pack a serious punch and are considered by many as championship favourites.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2024

Moments previously, Davies had charged down an Australian clearing kick from Bernard Foley, but the Australian out-half was able to tidy up.

From The Guardian • Oct. 10, 2015

Samoa coach Stephen Betham has made three changes to the team that beat USA 25-16, with out-half Mike Stanley, hooker Moto Matu’u and wing-forward TJ Ioane all coming into the Samoa starting XV.

From The Guardian • Sep. 26, 2015

He made a lasting impact on the late Cliff Morgan after the legendary Wales and Lions out-half - and also a playing contemporary of Kyle - saw him play for the Barbarians.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2014

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