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Open Access Original Article
Injury incidence and balance in Rugby players Jaco Ras M1, Threethambal Puckree2 ABSTRACT Objective: This study determined and correlated injury incidence and balance in rugby players. Methods: A prospective survey with balance testing was conducted on first year rugby academy players (N=114). Injury incidence, static and dynamic balance were tested pre and post-season using a Biosway portable balance system. The data was analysed using paired and independent samples t-tests at p