Updated world rankings as Ireland could leapfrog Springboks

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Ireland remain unbeaten in the ongoing Six Nations tournament, and looked well-placed to defend their title, while they are now just 1.42 points behind the Springboks in the world rankings.

It also shouldn’t be forgotten that they will next host fourth-ranked France on Saturday, 8 March (16:15 kick off SA time).

This match will offer up some decent ranking points, especially if Ireland could manage to claim a victory margin of more than 15 points.

Ireland will be hoping for a Grand Slam success in the Six Nations, and could also celebrate the added bonus of finishing the tournament back at the summit of the world rankings.

CURRENT WORLD RUGBY RANKINGS AS IRELAND CLOSE IN ON SPRINGBOKS

RANK COUNTRY POINTS
1 South Africa 92.78
2 Ireland 91.36
3 New Zealand 90.36
4 France 87.19
5 Argentina 84.97
6 England 84.26
7 Scotland 82.36
8 Australia 81.52
9 Fiji 80.07
10 Italy 78.67
11 Georgia 73.85
12 Wales 73.75
13 Japan 72.95
14 Samoa 72.68
15 USA 70.02
16 Portugal 68.82
17 Uruguay 67.06
18 Spain 65.98
19 Tonga 65.46
20 Romania 63.01

SIX NATIONS 2025 FIXTURES

ROUND 4

Saturday, 8 March

Ireland vs France

Scotland vs Wales

Sunday, 9 March

England vs Italy

ROUND 5

Saturday, 15 March

Italy vs Ireland

Wales vs England

France vs Scotland

WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN THE TOURNAMENT THIS YEAR?

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