The Springboks remain fifth in the World Rugby rankings following their 12-11 defeat to England at Twickenham on Saturday.

A win by any margin would have seen South Africa overtake England in fourth position in the rankings. England hung on for a one-point victory, though, and as a result remain fourth, while the Boks stay fifth.

The Springboks lost 0.48 of a rating point and are now just 0.17 of a point ahead of the Wallabies, who rose to sixth following Scotland’s defeat to Wales.

Scotland were docked 0.41 of a point and Wales gained 0.41 after their Test in Cardiff.

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World Rugby rankings:

1. New Zealand 92.96
2. Ireland 90.12
3. Wales 86.35
4. England 86.16
5. South Africa 83.03
6. Australia 82.86
7. Scotland 82.61
8. France 79.10
9. Argentina 78.01
10. Fiji 76.54

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