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How high should a lock jump? How fast should a wing run, or a loose forward? What percentage body fat is the absolute maximum for a prop? How well do our boys measure up?
Measuring body fat percentage
If you’re an average fit male in your twenties, your percentage body fat should be 9-15% (14-21% for women). The fattest props and locks are allowed 12% body fat.
Springbok Rugby fitness norms
Exactly what physical condition does Jake White expect the Springboks to be in? We bring you the exact figures.
How fast, strong and fit the Boks must be
These are Jake White's requirements. If these standards applied in 2003, then half the national squad would not have been selected.
Measuring explosive power
Locks need to jump at least 65cm and backs need enormous explosive power as well.
Measuring speed
Speed is of the utmost importance to the speedsters in the back. Loose forwards also need to be fast.
Measuring strength
The bench press and squat are excellent tests to measure upper body and lower body strength respectively.
How do you measure aerobic fitness?
The bleep test and the 3 km run give a general indication of a player’s overall fitness.
Measuring anaerobic fitness
This test measures the player’s ability to maintain a high level of effort during sprints or successive periods of contact work during the game.
Measuring anaerobic fitness
This test measures the player’s ability to maintain a high level of effort during sprints or successive periods of contact work during the game.
How do you measure aerobic fitness?
The bleep test and the 3 km run give a general indication of a player’s overall fitness.
Measuring explosive power
Locks need to jump at least 65cm and backs need enormous explosive power as well.
Measuring speed
Speed is of the utmost importance to the speedsters in the back. Loose forwards also need to be fast.
How fast, strong and fit the Boks must be
These are Jake White's requirements. If these standards applied in 2003, then half the national squad would not have been selected.
Springbok Rugby fitness norms
Exactly what physical condition does Jake White expect the Springboks to be in? We bring you the exact figures.
Measuring strength
The bench press and squat are excellent tests to measure upper body and lower body strength respectively.
 
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