On the eve of their year-end tour, the Springboks have just received some not-so-good news. They have lost their World Rugby number one ranking. It is the New Zealanders who are now ahead of them.
The All-Blacks have taken advantage of their victory against Wales (54-16) to overtake the world champions.
The two teams have three matches to play in 2021. The Springboks face Wales, Scotland and England. The All Blacks will play Italy, Ireland and England. The rankings can therefore change again.
The top 10 of this ranking
1-New Zealand - 91.36 points
2-South Africa - 91.13 points
3-Australia - 87.51 points
4-England - 85.44 points
5-Ireland - 84.85 points
6-France - 83.87 points
7-Scotland - 82.02 points
8-Argentina - 80.69 points
9-Wales - 80.20 points
10-Japan - 78.61 points