Table 2

 Anthropometric data for the sample population

Playing positionAge (years)Stature (cm)Body mass (kg)
Values are mean (SD).
Forwards25.8 (4.2) (n = 291)188.1 (7.4) (n = 290)108.5 (8.1) (n = 273)
Backs24.7 (3.8) (n = 243)181.3 (5.4) (n = 237)89.5 (6.7) (n = 223)
All players25.3 (4.1)185.1 (7.4)100.0 (12.1)