Explainer: How the Springboks could LOSE No 1 ranking in Brisbane

The Springboks could lose their No 1 World Rugby ranking against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday, 10 August.

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The top-ranked Springboks will play the ninth-placed Wallabies for the 13th time in Brisbane since 1965.record against the Wallabies is far better, having won 50, lost 40 and drawn three of their 93 Tests payed to date.see their points tally change. Similarly, a defeat by any margin won’t see Australia’s points total alter either.full point and drop behind current second-placed Ireland in the standings, while in such a scenario, Australia would pick up a point, but stay ninth.

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