The Springboks remain fifth in the World Rugby rankings after their 18-17 win against France in Paris on Saturday.

The result earned South Africa a 0.86 of a rating point increase (from 84.04 to 84.90) to strengthen their hold on the No 5 position.

France stay eighth, but their rating was decreased by 0.86 of a point from 79.63 to 78.77.

At the top, New Zealand’s lead has been trimmed down to 3.12 as a result of England gaining 0.73 of a point after their 30-6 win over the Wallabies.

Lower down, Argentina moved up to ninth following their 31-15 victory over Italy, while Fiji drop to 10th.

World Rugby rankings (Top 20):

1. New Zealand 93.99
2. England 90.87
3. Australia 87.29
4. Ireland 86.39
5. South Africa 84.90
6. Scotland 82.31
7. Wales 80.98
8. France 78.77
9. Argentina 78.22
10. Fiji 77.93
11. Japan 74.98
12. Georgia 73.41
13. Italy 71.25
14. Romania 70.91
14. Tonga 70.53
16. Samoa 69.03
17. USA 66.92
18.  Uruguay 64.84
19. Russia  64.45
20. Spain 61.48
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