Springboks Take 1st Test Place Away From All Blacks After Stunning Match
- The Springboks have regained the top rest position after their stunning victory over the All Blacks
- The win propelled the Springboks to second place and dragged the All Blacks to second
- Australia has risen to third place and Argentina has remained in the eighth position with 0.1 points separating them from ninth
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The Springboks have regained the top spot on the Test place rankings after their stunning victory over the All Blacks.
The numbers are in, according to SA Rugby Magazine the Springboks netted 0.86 points from their 31-29 win which propelled the world champions to the first position with 91.13.
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The 0.86 was removed from the All Blacks tally dropping them to 90.97 points and second place.
The Wallabies have reached new highs after their impressive performance against the Springboks and Argentina. They now occupy third place on the log.
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Los Pumas remain eighth on the log with 0.1 points separating them from ninth place.
Springboks stun All Blacks with 31-29 win in exhilarating match
Earlier, Briefly News reported that the Springboks played their hearts out in their final match of the Rugby Championship. They had suffered defeat at the hands of the Wallabies and the All Blacks.
Their dreams of a final had been shattered but they refused to go quietly into the night and dominate the game.
The All Blacks only managed to claw their way into the lead by one point in the last five minutes of the game and this was short-lived.
Lukhanyo Am made an absolutely sublime pass to secure a world-class try.
World Rugby shows appreciation to Siya Kolisi for being a boss captain
In related news Briefly News reported that if you're a Springboks fan, you probably have major love for Siya Kolisi but it seems like he has fans all over the world too. World Rugby took to social media to show appreciation to the captain of the South African rugby team and are loving his dedication. They wrote:
"Siya Kolisi appreciation post. The @Springboks captain has been immense in the six jersey this year."
It's been an eventful year for the Springboks, the highlight being their triumph against the British & Irish Lions and growing together as a squad. Kolisi is most famous for being the first black captain for the Springboks, he also made his mark by lifting the World Cup in the process.
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