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Rugby · Level 3: Pre-Intermediate · Sub-level 3.5

The Back Three

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 28 October 2026 · markdown

The wings and the full-back: finishing, defending on the wing, working off the wing, the last line, joining the line, counter-attack, covering kicks as a unit, communication and famous wings and full-backs.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1The wings' finishingTake a test

  1. Left wing 11, right wing 14.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Wings are the team's finishers.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Speed finishes moves.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Wings are judged on tries.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Width creates space inside.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Wings use the narrow corridor by touch.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Touch is the wing's extra defender.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Wait, catch, beat, score.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. The wing hugs the touchline.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Wings finish the moves.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 2Wings in defenceTake a test

  1. Coming in narrows the gap.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Leaving the outside man creates an overlap.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. The wing guards the outside.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Wings cover kicks into the corner.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. The back three form a back field.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Communication drives the decision.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Touch is the wing's ally in defence.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Listen, hold, read, tackle.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Coming in early leaves the most.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Coming in can leave an overlap.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 3Working off the wingTake a test

  1. Wings roam to find the ball.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Wings join set moves inside.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Chasing wings win kicks back.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. The short side needs guarding.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Busy wings help the team all over.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Everyone helps at the breakdown.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Wings compete in the air.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Leave, call, carry, return.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. From touchline to midfield.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Wings roam for touches.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 4The full-back as last lineTake a test

  1. Full-back is number 15.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. The full-back is the final cover.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Safe hands are a full-back's trademark.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Positioning prevents tries.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Using touch helps the last defender.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Kicking out of danger is part of the job.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Their view helps place the wings.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Close, show, lower, tackle.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. The full-back is deepest.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Using touch as an extra defender.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 5The full-back joining the lineTake a test

  1. The full-back adds an extra attacker.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. One more runner than defenders.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Into the midfield or wide channel.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Late arrival surprises the defence.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Someone must cover the deep space.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Teams plan cover for the full-back.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Cullen scored tries from all over the field.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Depth, burst, arrive, catch.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Late arrival surprises most.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. An extra man in attack.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 6Counter-attack from the back threeTake a test

  1. Turning defence into attack.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Chasers arrive in a broken line.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. The catcher decides to run.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Reading the chase decides the option.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Support keeps the counter alive.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Kicking back can be the safe choice.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Fatigue breaks the chase line.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Catch, read, run, pass.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Broken chases invite counters.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Gaps in the chase invite a run.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 7Covering kicks as a unitTake a test

  1. Three players cover width and depth.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. As one moves, the others adjust.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. One wing drops while the other stays up.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Clear calls prevent collisions.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Security first, then options.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Familiarity speeds decisions.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Each wing covers its corner.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Kick, chase, shift, cover.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. The full-back drops deepest.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. The back three move as a unit.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 8Back-three communicationTake a test

  1. Width needs communication.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. The full-back directs the back field.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Speed matters in calls.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Silence leaves gaps.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Shared language prevents confusion.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. The deepest player sees the shape.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Signals help when calls cannot be heard.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Read, call, move, confirm.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Kicks need the most talk.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. The full-back directs the shape.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 9Famous wingsTake a test

  1. Habana's 15 equalled Lomu's record.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Ohata scored 69 Test tries.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Underwood is England's top try-scorer.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Lomu ran over England in Cape Town.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. The small Welsh wing won the award.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Kolbe is one of the smallest Test wings.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Experience helps them finish.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. 1984, 1994 and 2004.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. 15 World Cup tries, 49 for England, 69 Tests.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Lomu's 1995 semi-final made him a star.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 10Famous full-backsTake a test

  1. JPR was one of the great full-backs.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Barrett played fly-half and full-back.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Robinson played on the wing that day, Lewsey at full-back.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Halfpenny was the 2013 Lions player of the series.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Blanco's try in Sydney sent France to the final.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Playmaking skills help at full-back.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Burke's boot won the final against France.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. 1970s, 1980s, late 1990s and 2010s.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. 2016, 2017 and 2023.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Calm catch and a counter.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Sources

World Rugby handbooks and coaching material, union and competition records; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered Laws belong to the Laws category.

  • General rugby union reference100