The Springboks have extended their lead atop the World Rugby rankings after Ireland's shock defeat at the hands of England.
The Springboks have extended their lead atop the World Rugby rankings after Ireland’s shock defeat at the hands of England. Image: JULIEN DE ROSA, AFPThe Springboks have extended their lead atop the World Rugby rankings after Ireland’s shock defeat at the hands of England.
But a try from Player of the Match Juan Ignacio Brex and then Lynagh and Stephen Varney, as well as 13 points from the boot of Paolo Garbisi and Martin Page-Relo’s long-range penalty, ended the eternal wait for a home win in the Eternal City.in the rankings for the first time since they were introduced over two decades ago in 2003.
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