The Springboks secured their position as the world's top rugby team after a dominant win over Wales in the final round of international November fixtures.
Updated rugby rankings after all the weekend’s results Here is where all the teams find themselves in the rugby rankings , which are led by the Springboks at the end of the full Test season. This past weekend saw the final full round of international November fixtures, and that saw the Springboks claim a resounding – and expected – win over Wales to finish their season with 11 victories from 13.
It also ensured that the Springboks finish the year at the top of the world rugby rankings, a full two points clear of Ireland, who are just ahead of New Zealand. On Sunday night, England claimed a comprehensive win over Japan to snap their losing streak, but it has done little to change much in the final world rugby rankings.Man of many talents? Springbok Jesse Kriel had fans swooning after he was interviewed in Xhosa following the team’s victory.
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