By the numbers: Springbok rugby team

5

The number of times today’s Kiwi referee Ben O’Keeffe has officiated in a Test involving the Boks. It is his 11th Test in charge overall.

23

The number of times the Boks have beaten Argentina in 26 Tests. The Pumas have won two and there has been one draw. The average score is 36-20 to SA.

438

The number of Test caps for the Bok starting lineup is 438 – 96 caps in the backline and 342 caps among the forwards. On the bench there are a further 62 caps.