Exactly what physical condition does Jake White expect the Springboks to be in? Here are the exact figures.

Playing position	Body fat		Explosive power		Speed
	7 Skinfolds (mm)		Vert Jump (cm)	10m (sec)	40m (sec)
Inside backs	<56 (9%)		65	1.65	5.25
Outside backs	<56 (9%)		68	1.68	5.10
Loose forwards	<72 (10%)		62	1.72	5.30
Locks	<90 (12%)		65	1.75	5.50
Hookers	<72 (11%)		60	1.75	5.50
Props	<96 (12%)		55	1.80	5.65
	Strength		Anaerobic Capacity		Aerobic Capacity
	Bench Press (kg/kg.bw)	Squat (kg/kg.bw)	Repeat Sprint Ability (m)		Bleep Test (Level)	3km run (min/sec)
Inside backs	1.3	1.3	780		13.5	11.15
Outside backs	1.3	1.6	780		13.5	11.15
Loose forwards	1.3	1.6	760		13.0	11.45
Locks	1.5	1.6	750		12.5	12.15
Hookers	1.5	1.8	750		13.0	12.00
Props	1.5	1.8	720		11.5	12.45
Notes:	10m and 40m sprint must be executed on a rugby field. Bench press and squat must be executed with an olympic bar. Repeated sprint must be executed on a rugby field. 3km run must be executed with tekkies on tartan or tar.

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