open-side

the portion of the field which is larger as measured from a scrum or breakdown to the touchline

a position in the last row of forwards on that side, more fully open-side flanker, designated with number 7

a player in that position

Up front, skipper and open-side Lewis Moody looked almost back to full fitness, while England's set-piece was barely troubled, albeit against a Romania side showing 11 changes from that beaten by Argentina earlier in the week.