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Two rugby players back argument (6,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

second row

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'two rugby players' is the definition.
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'back argument' is the wordplay.
'back' becomes 'second' (both can mean to support an idea or proposal).
'argument' becomes 'row' (to row is to argue).
'second'+'row'='SECOND ROW'

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(Other definitions for second row that I've seen before include "forward line" , "Rugby forwards" , "rugby players" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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