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What is Grubber in Rugby?

A kick deliberately rolled along the ground, usually behind a flat defensive line for a teammate to chase, or into the in-goal to force a hurried touchdown. Its end-over-end bounce is hard to field.

Example: A clever grubber in behind sat up perfectly for the centre to score.

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