Big shifts in World Rankings after Round Three of Six Nations
NEWS: There are some notable changes in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings after Round Three of the Six Nations.
After their 42-21 win over England in London, Ireland moved up to third with France dropping to fourth.
England’s second defeat in a row in the tournament sees them move down to fifth.
Meanwhile, Scotland are now in seventh place, moving two spots up in the rankings.
It means the Wallabies move down to eighth, while Fiji are in ninth.
Wales, who were pipped 23-26 by Scotland in Cardiff, move down a notch into 12th spot.
Updated World Rankings – Top 15
1. South Africa – 93.94
2. New Zealand – 90.33
3. Ireland – 88.89
4. France – 88.40
5. England – 85.62
6. Argentina – 84.98
7. Scotland – 81.71
8. Australia – 81.53
9. Fiji – 81.14
10. Italy – 79.81
11. Japan – 74.09
12. Wales – 73.62
13. Georgia – 73.48
14. Uruguay – 69.19
15. Spain – 68.81
