Anthropometric data for the sample population
| Playing position | Age, years | Stature, cm | Body mass, kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| All forwards (n=334) | 27.9 (3.5) | 189.2 (7.0) | 111.5 (7.4) |
| Front row (n=146) | 28.3 (3.6) | 183.7 (4.3) | 113.3 (7.9) |
| Second row (n=74) | 28.6 (3.3) | 198.3 (3.2) | 114.2 (6.1) |
| Back row (n=114) | 27.0 (3.3) | 190.3 (4.3) | 107.3 (5.7) |
| All backs (n=281) | 26.7 (3.5) | 182.7 (5.9) | 92.8 (8.2) |
| Halves (n=97)† | 26.9 (3.6) | 179.3 (5.7) | 87.8 (6.7) |
| Inside backs (n=75) | 27.1 (3.3) | 184.3 (4.6) | 97.2 (6.9) |
| Outside backs (n=109) | 26.2 (3.5) | 184.6 (5.5) | 94.2 (7.9) |
| All players (n=615) | 27.4 (3.6) | 186.2 (7.3) | 102.9 (12.1) |
| p Value* | <0.001 | <0.001 | <0.001 |