The 2026 Nations Championship returns from this Friday, bringing together the top teams from the northern and southern hemispheres in a competition that culminates with a Finals Weekend at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham at the end of the month.

During the July Test matches at the start of the tournament, the Springboks and All Blacks both won all three of their matches, and are tied at the top of the southern hemisphere table rankings.

Meanwhile, France lead the way for the north, but are closely followed by Scotland, England and Ireland.

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When it comes to the World Rugby rankings, the Springboks’

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