The Springboks head into battle against on France on Saturday, with the nature of the result – one way or another – potentially set to have a significant impact at the top of the World Rugby rankings.
South Africa’s advantage at the top of the rankings is currently 1.20 points, but that buffer could be up to nearly five points if the Springboks beat France by more than 15 points in Saint-Denis and New Zealand lose by an equally significant margin to Scotland.
Conversely, if South Africa are beaten and New Zealand maintain their dominant record over Scotland, the sides
