How SA stacks up in terms of points scored at the RWC

Cape Town - Despite missing the 1987 and 1991 Rugby World Cup tournaments, the Springboks boast the second-best points-per-match average.

The Boks have played a total of 29 World Cup matches, scoring 1 009 points in the process at a healthy average of 34.8 per match.

Unsurprisingly, the All Blacks lead the way with an average of 46.8 points (43 matches, 2 012 total points).

The Boks have scored 115 tries in their matches - at an average of four per game - with 88 of those being converted.

In disciplinary terms, the Boks don't fare too well, having pick up five yellows and two reds.