Scotland rugby positions and player roles explained

In rugby, Scotland's team uses 15 players divided into forwards (props, hooker, locks, flankers, number 8) who contest scrums and lineouts, and backs (scrum-half, fly-half, centres, wingers, fullback) who handle the ball in open play. Forwards provide power and set-piece dominance, while backs focus on running, passing, and attacking movements. Each position has specific responsibilities: hookers throw lineouts, fly-halves direct play, and wingers score tries.