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Rugby player correct to deny hesitation (4)

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prop

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'rugby player' is the definition.
(type of rugby player)

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(Other definitions for prop that I've seen before include "Stay" , "What actor may carry" , "Driving mechanism" , "Support - item on stage" , "Support to keep from falling" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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