The Wallabies 26-29 loss to France in Paris will result in Australia moving to 4th position overall in the IRB rankings.
Meanwhile Ireland, who defeated Georgia 49-7, moves into the top three in the world.
This is despite Joe Schmidt’s men not gaining any rankings points over 15th placed Georgia, and they will jump from fifth to third in the biggest move of the weekend.
Likewise the All Blacks made no difference and remain number one after playing eighth placed Scotland.
The Springboks improved their position by nearly a full ranking point with their 31-28 win over England.
If the Wallabies defeat Stuart Lancaster’s men in two weeks time, it would be a SANZAR clean sweep over the 2015 Rugby World Cup hosts.
Argentina’s 20-18 win over Italy ensured that the Pumas will likely move into the top nine, forcing Japan down one position to tenth.
However if England defeat Samoa next weekend, and Australia loses to Six Nations champions Ireland while France defeats Argentina, Michael Cheika’s troops could see themselves in sixth position.
The final season makeup of the top two remains completely in the hands of Wales.
If they can defeat All Blacks, and the Springboks account for Italy this weekend, a big victory for South Africa in Cardiff in two weeks time might be enough to topple the World Champions.
New Zealand has now been at the top of the rankings for five years and one day.
New top six:
- NZL 93.70
- RSA 89.93
- IRE 84.84
- AUS 84.22
- ENG 84.21
- FRA 81.47
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just look at the logo
from years ago