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The physical demands of elite English rugby union

Simon P. Roberts Sport and Exercise Science Research Group, School for Health, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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Grant Trewartha Sport and Exercise Science Research Group, School for Health, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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Rob J. Higgitt Sport and Exercise Science Research Group, School for Health, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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Joe El-Abd Sport and Exercise Science Research Group, School for Health, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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Keith A. Stokes Sport and Exercise Science Research Group, School for Health, University of Bath, Bath, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 825-833 | Accepted 24 Jan 2008, Published online: 20 May 2008

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