The Springboks have significantly widened their lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings, creating substantial breathing room between themselves and the chasing pack following their dominant 24-13 victory over Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
The win, which ended a 13-year drought in the Irish capital and marked Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi’s first-ever victories in Ireland, saw the Springboks gain a crucial 0.88 ranking points.
Updated World Rugby Rankings: Top 10
The victory helped South Africa solidify its position and guarantees the team will finish the 2025 season as the number one side in the world.
| Rank | Country | Points |
| 1 | South Africa | 93.94 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 90.33 |
| 3 | England | 89.09 |
| 4 | Ireland | 87.97 |
| 5 | France | 87.24 |
| 6 | Argentina | 85.30 |
| 7 | Australia | 81.53 |
| 8 | Fiji | 81.03 |
| 9 | Scotland | 80.22 |
| 10 | Italy | 78.98 |
The Springboks now boast a lead of 3.61 points over their traditional rivals, the All Blacks, who remain in second place.
All Blacks Win Fails to Impact Standings
In other key results, the All Blacks secured a convincing 52-26 victory against Wales in Cardiff. However, due to the substantial ranking points difference between the two teams prior to the game, the result did not lead to any changes in the respective ranking points for either New Zealand or Wales.
Upcoming Fixture
The Springboks’ next match is against Wales on Saturday, November 29. As this fixture falls outside the official Test window, it presents an ideal opportunity for coach Rassie Erasmus to provide valuable game time to the wider squad and fringe players.
