What is a lock, and what do they do?

What is a lock, 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...

A lock, or a second row, comes in behind the front row of the scrum. There's two of them that bind together, come in underneath to give support to those front row boys. As well as, they generally occupy jumping position of the lineout. And, again, are expected to be an impact around the park.