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All Blacks widen rankings gap on Boks

The All Blacks have increased their lead over South Africa at the top of the world rankings, while Argentina have slipped down the pecking order.

James O'Connor playing for the Wallabies in the Sanzaar Tri-Nations

Leota starts, O’Connor back for Wallabies

Flank Rob Leota will make his run-on debut, with James O’Connor playing in his first international of the year when the Wallabies take on Argentina on Saturday.

Wallabies fans celebrate the win against the Springboks Nienaber

Official: All Blacks overtake Boks in rankings

The Springboks have officially relinquished their status as the No 1-ranked team in the world to the All Blacks.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Pollard insists there’s no attitude problem in Bok camp

Vice-captain Handre Pollard has come out in defence of the under-fire Springbok team, while subtly taking a swipe at Australia’s off-the-ball tactics in Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Faf de Klerk of the Springboks prepares to feed scrum ball during the Rugby Championship match between the South Africa Springboks and the Australian Wallabies at Cbus Super Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Stats & Facts: Springboks vs Wallabies

Here are some stats and facts in preparation for the Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Hooper worried about wounded Boks, not making history

Michael Hooper has downplayed becoming the most-capped Wallabies skipper in history, instead focusing on how to take down the world champion Springboks for the second time in six days.

Rankings preview: Boks could lose No 1 spot

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the fourth round of Rugby Championship matches this weekend.

Samu Kerevi of the Wallabies makes a run

Boks’ lead diminished significantly, Wallabies rise in rankings

South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings has been reduced to just over two points by the All Blacks, while Australia have climbed two places on the list.

Boks sweat over Kolbe’s availability for Wallabies showdown

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that star wing Cheslin Kolbe is in doubt for South Africa’s Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Gold Coast on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

‘Soft’ Wallabies next up for Boks

Wallabies scrumhalf Tate McDermott has given a damning assessment of his side’s performance and form ahead of their Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks in Gold Coast on Sunday.

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