Table 1 Descriptive statistics of the number of assessments, period of analysis, age, and mean body composition of individual players at recruitment.
| Forwards (n = 40) | Backs (n = 32) | Magnitude of difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of assessments | 13 (7) | 12 (7) | Trivial |
| Period of analysis (years) | 2.0 (1.2) | 1.8 (1.3) | Trivial |
| Age (years) | 24.7 (3.5) | 24.1 (3.0) | Trivial |
| Mass (kg) | 107.6 (8.0) | 89.0 (6.6) | Very large |
| Sum of seven skinfolds (mm) | 84 (19) | 60 (13) | Large |
| Lean mass index (kg/mm0.14) | 58.8 (3.6) | 52.4 (3.4) | Large |
Values are mean (SD).