POLL: Is Adriaan Strauss the right man for the job?
Adriaan Strauss will become the 57th Springbok captain after the Bulls hooker was named to lead South Africa in the Incoming Series against Ireland, which starts on 11 June in Cape Town.
The popular Strauss hooker follows in the footsteps of long-serving Springbok captain, Jean de Villiers as well as Victor Matfield, Schalk Burger and Fourie du Preez.
He became the 800th Springbok when he was called up to do duty in the 2008 Rugby Championship, making his debut on 19 July 2008 against Australia in Perth aged just 22-years old.
In 2012 and 2013, Strauss shared the vice-captaincy with Du Plessis. He is a very strong and experienced hooker and respected leader in the South Africa game.
Adriaan Strauss - Brief biography:
Height: 1.84m
Weight: 114kg
Date of birth: 18 November 1985 in Bloemfontein
Provincial Union: Vodacom Blue Bulls (previously the Toyota Free State Cheetahs)
Test debut: 19 July 2008 vs Australia in Perth aged 22
Test caps: 54
Tour matches: 3
Test points: 30 (6 tries)