Updated rankings after Springboks hammer All Blacks

The Springboks claimed a remarkable 43-10 win over the All Blacks on Saturday, and here is how it has impacted the world rankings.

Sep 13, 2025 - 07:00
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Updated rankings after Springboks hammer All Blacks

The Springboks have soared back to No 1 in the world rankings after securing a stunning victory over the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.

Not even in their wildest dreams could the Springboks have imagined that they would be able to pull off such a remarkable result after coming into this game with a new-look team, and as undoubted underdogs after a loss at Eden Park last weekend.

Yet, an incredible team effort completely turned things around, and the huge victory has seen the Springboks shoot to No 1 once again in the world rankings, while New Zealand fall to third.

Earlier in the day, a narrow win for Argentina over Australia also saw the Pumas leapfrog up to sixth place in the rankings.

UPDATED WORLD RANKINGS AFTER SPRINGBOKS’ HUGE WIN

1South Africa91.62
2Ireland89.83
3New Zealand89.10
4France87.82
5England87.64
6Argentina84.40
7Australia83.85
8Scotland81.37
9Fiji80.50
10Italy77.77

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