Scotland have replaced South Africa in the top five of the World Rugby rankings, following their 29-13 win over Wales in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Scotland’s first victory over Wales in 10 years earned them a 1.28 rankings points increase, elevating them to fifth in rankings, their highest-ever position on the list.

The Scots’ three-place jump from eight to fifth relegates Allister Coetzee’s Springboks to sixth, while Wales and France, who lost to Ireland, drop to seventh and eighth respectively.

World Rugby rankings (Top 10)
1. New Zealand 94.78
2. England 91.02
3. Australia 86.35
4. Ireland 84.18
5. Scotland 82.18
6. South Africa 81.79
7. Wales 81.16
8. France 80.57
9. Argentina 79.91
10. Fiji 76.46

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