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Digit ratio (2D:4D) and performance in elite rugby players

M. Bennett Ospreys Rugby Union Club, Swansea
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J. T. Manning Department of Psychology, Swansea University, Swansea
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C. J. Cook Sport, Bath University, Bath
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L. P. Kilduff Sport and Exercise Science Research Centre, Swansea University, Swansea, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 1415-1421 | Accepted 19 Jul 2010, Published online: 27 Oct 2010

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