By the numbers: Springbok squad

5

The number of years since Frans Steyn last played a Test match. The 2007 World Cup winner has played a total of 53 Tests.

8

The number of uncapped players – Am, Coetzee, Cronje, Leyds, Rhule, Skosan, Dreyer and Gqoboka – in the Bok squad to face France next month.

57

The number of captains the Springboks have had in their history. Warren Whiteley will become number 58 when he leads them against France.