Table 1

 Anthropometric data for the sample population

Playing positionAge (years)Stature (cm)Body mass (kg)
Values are mean (SD).
Forwards25.9 (4.3) (n = 269)188.2 (7.5) (n = 269)108.4 (8.2) (n = 261)
Backs24.8 (3.9) (n = 223)181.3 (5.5) (n = 219)89.4 (6.7) (n = 211)
All players25.4 (4.2)185.1 (7.5)99.9 (12.1)