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What is Scrum in Rugby?

A set-piece restart in which each team's eight forwards bind in formation and push against each other while the ball is fed into the tunnel between them. Awarded for knock-ons, forward passes and various stoppages, it restarts play and doubles as a raw contest of strength.

Example: Their scrum demolished the opposition pack and won three penalties in the first half.

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