Table 3. Average momentum for the ball-carrier and tackler in Super 14, Varsity Cup and Under 19. Average momentum for forwards and backs are also included. Data reported as mean (±SD).
n Ball-carrier
(in the opposite direction to the tackler)		 n Tackler
(in the opposite direction to the ball-carrier)
Momentum before Front-on Tackle (Kg.m.s-1)
Super 14 10 508 (321) 10 471 (212)
Varsity Cup 10 529 (80) 10 620 (268)
Under 19 10 479 (174) 10 517 (148)
All Forwards 16 523 (266) 13 566 (222)
All Backs 14 486 (125) 17 513 (217)
All Positions and Levels 30 505 (209) 30 536 (217)
Momentum before Side-on Tackle (Kg.m.s-1)
Super 14 10 519 (241) 10 523 (209)
Varsity Cup 10 522 (162) 10 503 (181)
Under 19 10 459 (156) 10 347 (106)
All Forwards 15 523 (210) 10 384 (133)
All Backs 15 473 (158) 20 494 (197)
All Positions and Levels 30 500 (186) 30 458 (183)
All Backs 15 473 (158) 20 494 (197)
All Positions and Levels 30 500 (186) 30 458 (183)