# Rugby: If the stars align this weekend, South Africa will be assured of the number one world ranking at the end of the year despite the outcome of their final two tour matches against Ireland and Wales. For this to happen, the Springboks have to beat Italy in Turin tomorrow, and England must conquer the All Blacks at Twickenham. The Boks’ increased their lead over second-placed New Zealand with last weekend’s victory over France. England is currently in fourth place behind Ireland, who faces the Wallabies tomorrow.
Rugby: Boks can clinch year-end top position this weekend