Player to watch: Darren Lockyer - Brisbane Broncos

Jersey Number: 6

General Skills Required by a Five-eighth:

• Organiser/architect
• Catch and pass ability
• Precision/timing in support of halfback
• Intelligent kicking game (all types)
• Good evasive skills
• Good handler and defensive mover
• Punishing defender

Considerations in Attack:

• Perfect understanding with halfback
• Vision to attack either open or blindside from scrum with added ability of changing point of attack (run angles)
• To ensure backline functions effectivel
• Should be able to quickly catch and pass in the one movement

Considerations in Defence:

• Defend on opposite zone to lock forward
• Must keep opposing five-eighth on inside at all times
• Must move quickly to ball carrier to cut off any impending backline movements
• An adjustable part of the defensive line

All Playing Positions

• Fullback
• Wing
• Centre
• Five-eighth
• Halfback
• Lock Forward
• Second Row
• Front Row
• Hooker