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Halfback (in rugby) (5,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stand off

(Other definitions for stand off that I've seen before include "impasse" , "Keep away from" , "Half" , "Keep one's distance" , "Rugby player - deadlock - keep at a distance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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