The Proteas are now officially the best side in the world!

South Africa is now rated the top ranked side in both the Test ratings, and the One day ratings. For the first time since 2003 when the test rankings were formulated, Australia are disposed of their top position. They slip down as far as 4th position!

The Proteas have been ranked number 1 in the One day format of the game since February, when they comprehensively thrashed Australia in their one day series. But the Test series was closely fought, and Australia’s test series win kept them in top position and deservedly so. However South Africa have been the most consistent side since in the last 2-3 years, and Australia’s Ashes defeat to England has seen them slip from grace quite dramatically. They are now ranked behind South Africa, India and Sri Lanka. They’ll have a lot of work to do to get back into number 1 position!

To coincide with the domination of South Africa, the Springboks are also ranked number 1 in the world by the IRB world rankings. How good is that? I think South Africa are the first side to hold number 1 spot in both cricket and rugby.

It’s been a long time coming, but finally the Proteas are top. I believe they’ve got the players, the coaches and the desire to stay at the top, which is always harder than getting there.

May the good times keep on coming!