Ireland up to 3rd in world rankings thanks to South Africa's Rugby Championship finish

Some good news for Joe Schmidt's men.

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt will have been smiling this morning as the world rankings show his side are up to 3rd, despite having not played since the summer, writes Steve Neville.

South Africa's two draws against Australia either side of a 57-0 drubbing against New Zealand means the Springboks have dropped one place in the new rankings.