Rankings: The one scenario where Springboks could go to No 1

Although the Springboks aren't playing this weekend, there is one scenario that could see them go to No 1 in the World Rugby rankings.

The main focus for the Springboks this weekend will be to keep a close eye on the clash between Ireland and Scotland, which will have a big impact on the final quarter-final match ups.Interestingly, even though South Africa aren’t playing, they could actually go back to the No 1 spot – although this is highly unlikely.

Defeat by more than 15 points would see Ireland drop to fourth with Scotland climbing to a new high of third and South Africa moving up one to second. France will fall one place to third, swapping places with South Africa, if held to a draw by Italy in Lyon on Friday – a result which would lift the Azzurri one place to 10th.

It is possible for New Zealand to plummet to a new low of eighth, although they would have to lose by more than 15 points and Italy beat France by the same margin as well as wins for England, Ireland and Wales. Los Pumas would fall two place to 11th with another pool stage exit, three if the margin of defeat is by more than 15 points.

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