What is a prop, and what do they do?

What is a prop, and what do they do?

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Props are generally big burly men that fight throughout the length of the game, both in scrummages and in lineout's. They're obviously responsible for trying to get their scrummage forward, trying to lift the jumpers in the lineout, as well as supporting play around the park.