What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scrum half came over the protected side (5)" mean?

The definition is "Scrum". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ME (synonym="half of came") + LEE (synonym="LEE") = MELEE; definition: "Scrum" The answer is MELEE.

Scrum half came over the protected side (5)

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