Rugby player correct to deny hesitation (4)
I believe the answer is:
prop
'rugby player' is the definition.
(type of rugby player)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(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" .)