Injury location as a function of playing position (forwards: n = 32; backs: n = 31)
| Injury location | Number (%) and average severity (days) of injuries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forwards | Backs | |||
| No. (%) | Severity | No. (%) | Severity | |
| Head/neck | 7 (10) | 15 | 9 (12) | 9 |
| Upper limb | 13 (19) | 21 | 11 (14) | 7 |
| Trunk | 11 (16) | 13 | 7 (9) | 16 |
| Lower limb | 36 (54) | 16 | 51 (65) | 13 |
| All | 67 (100) | 17 | 78 (100) | 12 |