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