Rugby positions can be confusing to say the least ... Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Centres/ midfield - Players wearing No. 12 and No. 13. Wing/Wingers - either of the two backs wearing No.11 or ...

Oh, hang on, we’ve started talking about positions… Rugby union teams of 15 are split into eight forwards and seven backs, numbered 1-15 with each number corresponding to a position.

Although there is a degree of flexibility as to the width of a rugby pitch, the length of the pitch and inner markings are very precise: The positions ... good running. 13 Outside centre They ...