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Average velocity for the ball-carrier and tackler by position (forward and backs). Data reported as mean (±SD).
| n | Ball-carrier | n | Tackler | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velocity before Front-on Tackle (m·s-1) | ||||
| All Forwards | 16 | 5.2 (2.4) | 13 | 5.6 (1.9) |
| All Backs | 14 | 4.7 (1.3) | 17 | 5.8 (2.3) |
| All Positions | 30 | 5.0 (2.0) | 30 | 5.7 (2.1) |
| Velocity before Side-on Tackle (m·s-1) | ||||
| All Forwards | 15 | 5.2 (1.9) | 10 | 3.7 (1.1) |
| All Backs | 15 | 5.1 (1.7) | 20 | 5.5 (2.1) |
| All Positions | 30 | 5.1 (1.8) | 30 | 4.9 (2.0) |
