What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second best for the most part rugby player is getting in a row (10)" mean?

The definition is "in a row". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BACK (synonym="support a proposal; second") + TO (synonym="TO") + BACK (synonym="support a proposal; second") = BACKTOBACK The answer is BACKTOBACK.

Second best for the most part rugby player is getting in a row (10)

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