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Cross-training in rugby: A review of research and practical suggestions

Luís VazResearch Center in Sports, Health and Human Development (CIDESD), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real - PortugalCorrespondence[email protected]
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Eduardo AbadeResearch Center in Sports, Health and Human Development (CIDESD), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real - Portugal
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M. Helder FernandesResearch Center in Sports, Health and Human Development (CIDESD), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real - Portugal
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M. Victor ReisResearch Center in Sports, Health and Human Development (CIDESD), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real - Portugal
Pages 225-237 | Published online: 03 Apr 2017

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