Exactly what physical condition does Jake White expect the Springboks to be in? Here 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.
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