The Springboks face losing the number one ranking if they succumb to France in Friday’s blockbuster Nations Championship clash.
South Africa have been the dominant team since the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but they have had short spells off top spot, with the All Blacks and Ireland briefly replacing them.
New Zealand could once again rise to the summit if Les Bleus gain revenge for their quarter-final loss and Dave Rennie’s men avoid defeat against Wales on Saturday.
The Kiwis will not gain any ranking points from overcoming the 10th-ranked outfit, but any sort of loss for Rassie
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