@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/6809,
	  title     = {Physical Evaluation of Selected Malaysian National Rugby Players},
	  author    = {LC Chong  and  A Yaacob and  MH Rosli and  Y Adam and  A Yusuf  and  MS Omar-Fauzee and  N Sutresna and  Berliana and HH Pramono and  M Nazrul-Hakim},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Currently, there is no database or local norms for the
physical performance of Malaysian rugby players. This database or
norms are vital for Malaysian-s sports development as programs can
be setup to improve the current status. This pilot study was
conducted to evaluate the status of our semi professional rugby
players. The rugby players were randomly selected from the
Malaysian National team and several clubs in the Klang valley, Kuala
Lumpur Malaysia. 54 male rugby players (Age: 24.41 ± 4.06 years)
were selected for this pilot study. Height, bodyweight, percentage
body fat and body mass index (BMI) and several other physical tests
were performed. Results from the BLEEP test revealed an average of
level 9, shuttle 2 for the players. Interestingly, forwards were taller,
heavier, and had lower maximal aerobic power than backs in the
same team. In conclusion, the physical characteristics of the rugby
players were much lower when compared to international players
from other countries. From this pilot study, the physical performance
of the Malaysian team must be improved in order to further develop
the sports.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Sport and Health Sciences},
	  volume    = {5},
	  number    = {2},
	  year      = {2011},
	  pages     = {175 - 179},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/6809},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/50},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 50, 2011},
	}