'Support' player in rugby (4)

I believe the answer is:

prop

(Other definitions for prop that I've seen before include "Stay" , "Seize and hold firmly" , "Support to keep from falling" , "Back up" , "Person or thing providing support" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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