Adrian Barone
Adrian Barone (born 5 May 1987) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays as a Prop (rugby union), prop for the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union, Hawke's Bay Magpies in the ITM Cup. His performances at domestic level have seen him named in the Wider Training Squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season. References External links Adrian Barone itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics
Living people 1987 births New Zealand rugby union players Rugby union props Hawke's Bay rugby union players Wellington rugby union players Manawatu rugby union players {{NewZealand-rugbyunion-bio-1980s-stub ...
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Prop (rugby Union)
In the game of rugby union, there are 15 players on each team, comprising eight forwards (wearing jerseys numbered 1–8) and seven backs (numbered 9–15). In addition, there may be up to eight replacement players "on the bench", numbered 16–23. Players are not restricted to a single position, although they generally specialise in just one or two that suit their skills and body types. Players that play multiple positions are called "utility players". Forwards compete for the ball in scrums and Line-out (rugby union), line-outs and are generally bigger and stronger than the backs. Props push in the scrums, while the hooker tries to secure the ball for their team by "hooking" it back with their heel. The hooker is also the one who is responsible for throwing the ball in at line-outs, where it is mostly competed for by the locks, who are generally the tallest players on the team. The flankers and number eight are expected to be the first players to arrive at a breakdown and play ...
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