Will Jordan scored the All Blacks’ only try of the match as Damian McKenzie’s 18 points from the tee steered Scott Robertson’s team to second place in the rankings for the time being with top spot still a possibility.
All Blacks knock Ireland off the top of the world rankings, what it means for the Springboks
Ireland drop to third in the rankings
Ireland moved to the top of the rankings after their 24-25 victory over South Africa in Durban earlier this year but the Springboks reclaimed the top spot soon after with their efforts in the Rugby Championship.
However, a defeat to Los Pumas in Argentina saw the Boks surrender their number one ranking with Ireland benefitting and Andy Farrell’s side held onto top spot for just one game with South Africa now replacing them again.
The World Rugby rankings are only officially updated at midday (GMT) on Monday but. as things stand, South Africa (91.77) are first, New Zealand (91.21) are second and Ireland (90.58) are third.
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But that could all change on Sunday when Rassie Erasmus’ charges face off against Scotland at Murrayfield.