The Springboks have returned to the top of the World Rugby rankings after a 32-15 victory over Scotland in the Autumn Nations Series.
Ireland’s 13-23 loss to the All Blacks saw them surrender their number one ranking, paving the way for South Africa to claim top spot and Rassie Erasmus’ side delivered.
Two tries from Makazole Mapimpi and one apiece for Thomas du Toit and Jasper Wiese as South Africa notched up their first victory this November.
This was after Fiji claimed a famous first-ever victory over Wales in Cardiff while Australia stunned England at Twickenham on Saturday.
We take a look at how the weekend’s results have impacted the world rankings.
South Africa return to the top
New Zealand ended Ireland’s 19-game home winning streak on Friday evening, a result that saw Andy Farrell’s side drop two places in the rankings with the All Blacks moving up a place into second.
The Springboks took advantage of that result a claimed a 17-point victory over Scotland which has seen them open up a 1.25 rating point gap over New Zealand in second place.
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