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Wallabies fans celebrate the win against the Springboks Nienaber

Official: All Blacks overtake Boks in rankings

The Springboks have officially relinquished their status as the No 1-ranked team in the world to the All Blacks.

Rivalry in numbers: 100 years of Boks vs All Blacks

With South Africa and New Zealand set to face off in the 100th Test between the sides, check out the key historic numbers from the game’s fiercest rivalry.

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‘Winning Tests more important than being No 1’

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has downplayed their return to the top of the world rankings, saying it is not on their minds because winning Test matches is all that matters.

‘Boks won’t get close to All Blacks’

Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains has launched a scathing attack on the Springboks, who he predicts will be no match for New Zealand in the 100th Test between the sides this coming Saturday.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Pollard insists there’s no attitude problem in Bok camp

Vice-captain Handre Pollard has come out in defence of the under-fire Springbok team, while subtly taking a swipe at Australia’s off-the-ball tactics in Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Faf de Klerk of the Springboks prepares to feed scrum ball during the Rugby Championship match between the South Africa Springboks and the Australian Wallabies at Cbus Super Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Stats & Facts: Springboks vs Wallabies

Here are some stats and facts in preparation for the Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Rankings preview: Boks could lose No 1 spot

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the fourth round of Rugby Championship matches this weekend.

Woodward: Boks will kill Test rugby

Sir Clive Woodward has taken another unprovoked snipe at South Africa, saying rugby will be “dead in five years” if the sport follows the route of the world champion Springboks.

Samu Kerevi of the Wallabies makes a run

Boks’ lead diminished significantly, Wallabies rise in rankings

South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings has been reduced to just over two points by the All Blacks, while Australia have climbed two places on the list.

Watch: Bok coach and captain speak after shock loss

Check out the Springboks’ post-match media conference following their agonising two-point Rugby Championship defeat by the Wallabies this past Sunday.

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