In an open letter, World Rugby Chairman Brett Robinson recently outlined why 2025 will be a landmark year for the sport on and off the field, and there is no doubt that the Springboks will be at the centre of attention on the international scene.
The Springboks finished 2024 at the top of the world rugby rankings, a full two points clear of Ireland, who are just ahead of New Zealand.
South Africa’s closest rivals will be desperate to displace the Springboks at the top of the rankings, and there will be certainly be everything to play for in 2025.
LATEST WORLD RUGBY RANKINGS AS THE SPRINGBOKS LEAD THE WAY
RANK COUNTRY POINTS
1 Springboks 92.78
2 Ireland 90.78
3 New Zealand 90.36
4 France 88.51
5 Argentina 84.97
6 Scotland 83.34
7 England 82.31
8 Australia 82.17
9 Fiji 80.07
10 Italy 78.64
11 Wales 74.01
12 Georgia 73.85
13 Japan 72.95
14 Samoa 72.68
15 USA 68.90
16 Portugal 68.82
17 Spain 67.10
18 Uruguay 65.94
19 Tonga 65.46
20 Romania 64.13
Home fixtures in 2025 (venues and kick-off times TBC):
5 July: SA v Italy
12 July: SA v Italy
19 July: SA v Georgia
16 August: SA v Australia
23 August: SA v Australia
27 September: SA v Argentina
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