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Do Physical Performance Metrics Truly Differentiate Talent? Evidence from Selected and Non-Selected Youth Rugby Players

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  • Jacklyn Joseph

    (Department of Sport Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia)

  • Tengku Fadilah Tengku Kamalden

    (Department of Sport Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia)

  • Mohd Rozilee Wazir Norjali Wazir

    (Faculty of Education and Sport Studies, Universiti Malaysia Sabah)

Abstract

This study examined differences in physical performance between selected and non-selected youth rugby players within the Malaysian National Rugby Development Program (NRDP), with particular emphasis on the role of physical attributes in talent identification processes. A total of 88 male players aged 13–14 years participated in the study and were categorised into selected (n = 39) and non-selected (n = 49) groups based on programme selection outcomes. Physical performance was evaluated using a comprehensive standardised test battery assessing muscular strength, muscular endurance, speed, power, agility, flexibility, and aerobic capacity. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was conducted to determine differences between groups. The results revealed a statistically significant overall effect of selection status on physical performance (p

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  • Jacklyn Joseph & Tengku Fadilah Tengku Kamalden & Mohd Rozilee Wazir Norjali Wazir, 2026. "Do Physical Performance Metrics Truly Differentiate Talent? Evidence from Selected and Non-Selected Youth Rugby Players," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 10(5), pages 421-428, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:10:y:2026:i:5:p:421-428
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