Using Anthropometric Data and Physical Fitness Scores to Predict Selection in a National U19 Rugby Union Team

• Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health Vol. 18; no. 4; p. 1499
• Main Authors: Vaz, Luis, Kraak, Wilbur, Batista, Marco, Honório, Samuel, Miguel Fernandes, Hélder
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 05.02.2021; MDPI
• Subjects: Anthropometry; Body measurements; Exercise; Football; Hand Strength; Illinois; Investigations; Motor ability; Muscle Strength; Physical Fitness; Rugby; Success; Warm up (exercise); Illinois; prediction of performance outcomes; talent identification; rugby union; selective factors

The purpose of this study was to compare measures of anthropometry characteristics and physical fitness performance between rugby union players (17.9 ± 0.5 years old) recruited (n = 39) and non-recruited (n = 145) to the Portuguese under-19 (U19) national team, controlling for their playing position...