Social rampage on All Black Twitter page
Wales fans have set their sights on toppling the All Blacks after the newly updated world rankings were released.
Following their Grand Slam, Warren Gatlandโs men have leapfrogged Ireland into second place, which is justified given the one-sided nature of their match in the final weekend of the Six Nations.
The All Blacks released the new rankings on their Twitter page, and faced a barrage from buoyant Welsh fans, intent on claiming the number one spot for the first time at this yearโs World Cup.
The Welsh are now on a 14-game unbeaten streak, and are in a terrific position to challenge at this yearโs showcase in Japan.
This is what the Welsh fans are saying:
Footage of @AlunWynJones from the weekend.
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ are coming ๐ณ๐ฟ ๐ pic.twitter.com/QJwBL4fl7Lโ Dangerous_Pie_Tackle (@Pie_Tackle) March 18, 2019
weโre coming to get you, all eyes on the prize and top spot… ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
โ Elliott Cantor (@ElliottCantor) March 19, 2019
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/jkz916qb3Zโ Iain Hunt ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ (@IainHunt) March 18, 2019
Look out! Wales are coming for you ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐
โ Claire Lewis (@brynbwye) March 18, 2019
Meanwhile, All Blacks fans do not seem particularly concerned by Walesโ rise. Since the last World Cup, both England and Ireland have pushed New Zealand for the top spot, with Ireland even beating them last Autumn, but neither side has been able to sustain their pressure.
It is unsurprising that the New Zealand fans are not phased by the rise of Gatlandโs team, given their dominance of international rugby, and the fact that Wales have not beaten them in over 50 years.
However, Australiaโs descent to sixth place seems to be more interesting to many All Blacks fans, as they are basking in the fact that their bitter rivals are in the doldrums. With South Africa also in fifth place, the World Cup is shaping up to be a tournament where the southern hemisphere teams do not necessarily dominate.
There is a growing number of fans that are keen for a New Zealand vs Wales final, which, based on the latest rankings, has the greatest possibility. Nonetheless, the indomitable spirit that has exuded from the All Blacks over the past decade is apparent in their fans, as Wales become the latest challengers for their top spot.
This is what the fans are saying:
Still the kings ๐๐ณ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐
โ Alexandre Vital (@alevital23) March 18, 2019
On top as always ๐๐๐
โ Angkiwi (@Angkiwi3) March 18, 2019
Same has been said about England and Ireland over the last few years…no one has the consistency to rival the All Blacks dominance. Wales will probably be undone during the midyear tours and or the RWC warm up games.
โ Simba Mach (@Pride_Rock_Boss) March 19, 2019
Still top
โ รถ (@MrMeerkat21) March 19, 2019
Wales V NZ in the final would be ๐ฅ
โ Ryan H (@TheRealRyan_H) March 18, 2019
Careful.. Ireland and England might suprise u
โ #2019SuperRugby๐ (@Nyambossee) March 18, 2019
Source: RugbyPass
