advertisement
05 August 2011

Springbok Rugby fitness norms

Exactly what physical condition are the Springboks expected to be in? These are the exact figures.

0

Exactly what physical condition are the Springboks expected to be in? These are the exact figures. 

Playing position Body fat Explosive power Speed
  7 Skinfolds (mm) Vert Jump (cm) 10m (sec) 40m (sec)
Inside backs <56 (9%) 65 1.65 5.25
Outside backs <56 (9%) 68 1.68 5.10
Loose forwards <72 (10%) 62 1.72 5.30
Locks <90 (12%) 65 1.75 5.50
Hookers <72 (11%) 60 1.75 5.50
Props <96 (12%) 55 1.80 5.65
       
  Strength Anaerobic Capacity Aerobic Capacity
  Bench Press (kg/kg.bw) Squat (kg/kg.bw) Repeat Sprint Ability (m) Bleep Test (Level) 3km run (min/sec)
Inside backs 1.3 1.3 780 13.5 11.15
Outside backs 1.3 1.6 780 13.5 11.15
Loose forwards 1.3 1.6 760 13.0 11.45
Locks 1.5 1.6 750 12.5 12.15
Hookers 1.5 1.8 750 13.0 12.00
Props 1.5 1.8 720 11.5 12.45
           
Notes:

10m and 40m sprint must be executed on a rugby field.
Bench press and squat must be executed with an olympic bar.
Repeated sprint must be executed on a rugby field.
3km run must be executed with tekkies on tartan or tar.

 

 

More:

SportRugby
advertisement

Get a quote

advertisement

Read Health24’s Comments Policy

Comment on this story
0 comments
Add your comment
Comment 0 characters remaining

Live healthier

Be vitamin-smart »

A-Z of vitamins What is vitamin C? Ask the expert

Why we need vitamin D

Even in a country with an abundance of sunlight you might have a vitamin D deficiency. Here's why.

Beat acne »

Stars with scars Acne tips Skincare

Myths about acne

Through the ages, there have been many myths about acne. We list the myths and give you the facts.