Cryptic crossword clue
Rugby player — he’s unknown to see forwards 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PROPHESY

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The straight part
We know that "see forwards" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case see forwards = prophesy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PROPHESY mean?

PROPHESY verb
  1. To speak or write with divine inspiration; to act as prophet.
  2. To predict, to foretell (with or without divine inspiration).
  3. To foreshow; to herald; to prefigure.
  4. To speak out on the Bible as an expression of holy inspiration; to preach.

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