What is a full back, and what do they do?

What is a full back, and what do they do?

Mike Schmid (Director of Rugby, Esher RFC) gives expert video advice on: What are forwards?; What are the main jobs of the forwards?; What are backs? and more...

Your full back is your last line of defense. He's the man that sits behind everything. Defensively, he organizes and communicates to the boys in front of him. Attacking wise, he can come into play as a first receiver, as an outside support. He's got to be quick, he's got to be skillful, he's got to be able to kick, and he's got to be able to catch.