Table 1.
Shows players’ groups characteristics.
| Player group 1 (PG1) | Player group 2 (PG2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Forwards (n) | 2 | 1 |
| Backs (n) | 2 | 3 |
| Age (M ± SD) (years) | 19.9 ± 0.8 | 19.7 ± 0.8 |
| RU playing experience (M ± SD) (years) | 4.0 ± 0.8 | 5.7 ± 0.5 |
| Age started playing RU (M ± SD) (years) | 4.7 ± 0.5 | 8.0 ± 3.1 |