The Springboks have dropped in the World Rugby rankings after losing 24-17 to the All Blacks at Eden Park.
A draw or win would have seen the Boks return to the top of the rankings. Instead, they fall from second to third, below Ireland.
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The All Blacks stay No 1 – 1.52 ranking points ahead of the Irish.
The Wallabies remain sixth in the rankings despite beating seventh-placed Argentina 28-24 in Townsville.
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World Rugby rankings
1. New Zealand 91.35 (+0.63)
2. Ireland 89.83
3. South Africa 89.38 (-0.63)
4. France 87.82
5. England 87.64
6. Australia 85.40 (+0.55)
7. Argentina 82.84 (-0.55)
8. Scotland 81.57
9. Fiji 80.56 (+0.06)
10. Italy 77.77
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