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Springboks: What we need to do to top World Rankings this weekend

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The Springboks can became the number one side in the World Rankings this weekend. Here is what we need to do against Ireland.

The Springboks can became the number one side in the World Rankings this weekend. Here is what we need to do against Ireland.

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South Africa will overtake Ireland with any margin of victory on Saturday.

Meaning, Saturdays titanic Rugby World Cup showdown has the added motivation of becoming the number one side in the World Rugby rankings.

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Ireland lead the pack with 91.82 points whilst SA sit on 91.67. Meaning, The two sides are separated by just 0.15 points.

Therefore, a win for the Boks will see them overtake Ireland.

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This will certainly not be the focus of Nienaber. He has made it clear that he is focused on what is in front of him.

So, the focus will be on beating Ireland and topping Group B.

IRELAND ON A WINNING STREAK

A monumental task at hand given that Ireland currently have a 15-match winning streak.

This includes victories over France (32-19), Springboks (19-16) and a 2-1 series win in NZ (where they last lost).

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This is set up to be a potential Rugby World Cup classic.

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