# Rugby: South Africa has leapfrogged Ireland into second spot in the world rankings following their 30-22 victory over Australia in Cape Town in the second round of the Rugby Championship. New Zealand remains top of the rankings despite suffering a 29-23 defeat to Argentina in Buenos Aires, which was the Los Pumas’ first-ever home Test victory over the All Blacks. New Zealand needed to lose by at least 15 points for the Springboks to reclaim top spot. France is fourth in the rankings and England fifth.
Rugby: Springboks move up in the world rankings following victory over the Wallabies