Springboks remain 3rd in World Rugby rankings as Ireland leapfrog France

While Saturday's 30-14 win over Wales in the third Test at the Cape Town Stadium may have won them the series 2-1, the Springboks will remain in third place in the World Rugby rankings when they are released later this week. 

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It's no longer France that are the top-ranked side in the world either, as Ireland's stunning 32-22 victory against the All Blacks, which secure d a 2-1 series win, means Andy Farrell's charges are now the number one ranked side in the world. 

Despite a series loss, New Zealand holds onto fourth place, with England in fifth and Australia in sixth. 

The big movers after this week's internationals are Samoa, who jump thirteen places to 11th overall. 

World Rugby rankings:

1. Ireland - 90.03

2. France - 89.41

3. South Africa - 88.61

4. New Zealand - 86.93

5. England - 86.25

6. Australia - 82.17

7. Scotland - 81.93

8. Wales - 81.28

9. Argentina - 80.45

10. Japan - 77.74