Teams in a fifteens match will consist of two groups of players, the forwards and the backs. Each position has a specific number and responsibilities during the two 40 minutes halves of a match. The players are as follows:

Forwards

1. Prop
2. Hooker
3. Prop
4. Lock
5. Lock
6. Flanker
7. Flanker
8. Number 8

Backs

9. Scrumhalf
10. Flyhalf
11. Wing
12. Inside Centre
13. Outside Centre
14. Wing
15. Fullback