# @usmlr on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Bcxc4sGl9Gx
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/14029356-usmlr-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/27d78f38ed.jpg
- **Posted:** 2017-12-16T18:10:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Major League Rugby (@usmlr) — https://gondola.cc/usmlr

## Caption

Each rugby union team includes two flankers -- which are classified as either blindside or openside (no. 6 and 7 respectively). While openside flanker is typically the first one out of the scrum on defense, both flankers play a key role in each phase of play, typically protecting or contesting the ball. Their roles are also extremely active in lineouts -- either lifting or jumping, driving in mauls/scrums and heavy participation in rucks. Due to the physical demand of being a flanker, the position is often times filled by the most well-rounded player. Tag your favorite flanker below! 👇🏽
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#MLRugby #MajorLeagueRugby #SaturdayIsARugbyDay

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majorleaguerugby, saturdayisarugbyday, mlrugby

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