Springboks vs Ireland: 1 vs 2 in the rugby world rankings!…

06/30/2024 7:58 PM

The top ranked Springboks will host the number two seed Ireland in back-to-back tests in a battle for world rugby supremacy.

The first test at altitude will take place on Saturday 6 July at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

That match will be followed by a second Test match, this time on the coast, at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, July 13.

The Springboks’ The Rugby World Rankings points tally remained unchanged after their 41-13 victory over Wales in their one-off test match at Twickenham in London last Saturday.

The Springboks remained on top 94.54 points, with Wales in 10th place 77.26.

Meanwhile, Ireland is in second place 90.69 points.

Interpreter

It is possible for Ireland to take over from the Springboks at the top of the standings after the Pretoria Test.

For that to happen, Ireland would have to win by 16 or more points. That would give them 2.53 points, while the Springboks would lose a similar number.

If Ireland wins with 15 or less points, they will gain 1.69 points (and the Springboks would lose 1.69 points), but that would not be enough to see a change at the top.

a to draw Ireland would win by 0.69 points (and the Springboks would lose the same amount).

A victory through 1-15 points for the Springboks, Rassie Erasmus’ men would add 0.31 points to their total, while victory with 16 or more points South Africa would gain 0.47 points.

In total, Rassie Erasmus’ men will play 13 times this year.

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