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Supports rugby players (5)

Ross

I think it could be either:

props

backs

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'supports' is the first definition.
(I know this)

'rugby players?' is the second definition.
(back is a type of rugby player)

(Other definitions for backs that I've seen before include "delightful Cambridge area" , "Defenders" , "Gives support or one's blessing to" , "Reverses" , "Supports or puts bet on" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Sun.
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