Strongest to fastest: the Northern Mitre 10 Cup rugby player rankings revealed

Gym reports have revealed the zippiest northern player in four Mitre 10 Cup teams - and it's a forward.

Northland loosie Kara Pryor has the quickest time over 10 metres, at 1.45 seconds, while Jack Whetton, son of the outstanding All Black lock Gary Whetton, records the best bench press among the Northland, Auckland, Counties Manukau and Hawke's Bay teams.

The results, which were obtained by Stuff, are for one lift or sprint during the early part of the year, with Super Rugby players mainly excluded.

BENCH PRESS
Jack Whetton (Auckland lock) - 195kg
Pouri Rakete-Stones (Hawke's Bay prop) - 180kg
Matt Vaai (Counties Manukau loose forward) 162.5kg
Jaycob Matiu (Northland loose forward) - 160kg

FRONT SQUAT

Antonio Ripata (Auckland prop) - 155kg

BACK SQUAT
Pouri Rakete-Stones (Hawke's Bay prop) - 280kg
Ross Wright (Northland prop) - 230kg
Mark Royal (Counties Manukau prop) - 220kg
Jarred Adams (Auckland prop) - 215kg

10 metre SPRINT

Kara Pryor (Northland loose forward) - 1.45 seconds

Salesi Rayasi (Auckland outside back) - 1.49 seconds

Mason Emerson (Hawke's Bay wing) - 1.58 seconds

Nigel Ah Wong (Counties Manukau midfield back) 1.59 seconds

POWER CLEAN
Lyndon Dunshea (Auckland loose forward) - 150kg
Matt Matich (Northland loose forward) - 145kg
Chris Johnston (Hawkes Bay loose forward) - 140kg
Fotu Lokotui (Counties Manukau loose forward) 130kg