What is Rugby?

This article from Wikipedia discusses Rugby Union, of which the CSULB Rugby team plays.

Team positions: Scrum-half

Scrum halves form the all-important link between the forwards and the backs, and are invariably at the centre of the action. A scrum half is normally relatively small but with a high degree of vision, the ability to react to situations very quickly, and good handling skills.

They are often the first tackler in defence and are behind every scrum, maul or ruck to get the ball out and maintain movement. They put the ball into the scrum and collect it afterwards; they also are allowed to stand further forward than other backs at a line-out to try to catch knock downs from the jumper.

It is also not unusual to have talkative scrum-halves in competitive situations. Though technically illegal, most scrum-halves will subtly alert the referee to fouls and infringements committed by the opposing team - Austin Healey being an excellent case in point.

Notable scrum-halves include Agustin Pichot (Argentina) Peter Stringer (Ireland) Nick Farr-Jones (Australia), Gary Armstrong (Scotland and Lions), Justin Marshall (New Zealand), Sid Going (New Zealand), Gareth Edwards (Wales and Lions), Rob Howley (Wales and Lions), George Gregan (Australia), Danie Craven (South Africa), Joost van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Dwayne Peel (Wales and Lions), Jacques Fouroux (France) and Jérôme Gallion (France), Matt Dawson(England and Lions), Austin Healey ("The Leicester Lip") (England and Lions who is particularly unusual in having played scrum half, stand off, wing and full-back for his country).