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defending team

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Noun1.defending team - (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoringdefending team - (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense"
athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
team, squad - a cooperative unit (especially in sports)


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Reinterpretation of breakdown law allows the defending team to attack the ball pretty much however they see fit following a tackle, leaving the onus on the team going forward to secure possession without delay.
The famous rolling maul, used to such devastating effect by Leicester in particular, is all but dead as defending teams are now allowed to legally pull down a maul.
Sheldon is the defending team champion, and South Eugene's Bobby Monaco is the defending medalist.
 
 
 
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