Protection behind! (9)

I believe the answer is:

rearguard

(Other definitions for rearguard that I've seen before include "detachment" , "Plaza-Toro's place" , "Defensive" , "Troops protecting back of military formation" , "conservative faction" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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