Rugby Union/Flanker

There are 2 flankers on the field for each team. They hold onto the sides of the scrum and are usually very fast.

In the Scrum

 * Push back the opposing team
 * Be ready to break off quickly to tackle the other team
 * Help keep the ball in the scrum using your feet

In General Play

 * Be a tackler
 * Flankers are very defensive, they do a lot of tackling
 * Mark everyone on the other team, big or small
 * Be active in the ruck
 * Follow the ball to support the runner

In the Lineout

 * Be ready to tackle the other team if they win the ball