Noun
tighthead (plural tightheads)
(rugby) prop who plays on the right-hand side of the front row of the scrum, such that in a scrum, their head is tightly bound between those of the opposing hooker and loosehead
Among the forwards, Allan Alaalatoa returns at tighthead prop ahead of Taniela Tupou with the pack otherwise unchanged from the team that drew 15-15 with Argentina a fortnight ago. Source: Internet
Sharks tighthead prop Thomas du Toit may not get another opportunity to add to his 12 Test caps in the immediate future after the Springboks’ recent withdrawal from the Rugby Championship due to complications caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Source: Internet
So, guess where last week’s tighthead Francisco Gomez Kodela has been playing in recent months? Source: Internet