Following the Test between South Africa and New Zealand this past weekend, the New Zealand All Blacks have solidified their clasp on the IRD World Test Rankings more, stretching their lead over 2nd placed South Africa to a full 5.19 ranking points.
The Australian Wallabies have also slightly improved their position after their fine win against the Argentinian Pumas over the weekend, leaving them in 4th spot.
World Champions, New Zealand have stretched their lead further by almost a full rating point.
Despite their defeat to the All Blacks, the South African Springboks are still comfortably ahead of England, the leading Northern Hemisphere nation in the rankings.
Argentina are still looking for their first victory since joining The Rugby Championship and remain 10th, slipping closer to Tonga below them and further away from Scotland above them in 9th spot.
Top 10 IRB Rugby Nations:
- New Zealand 93.05
- South Africa 87.86
- England 85.76
- Australia 84.25
- France 81.59
- Wales 81.36
- Samoa 80.42
- Ireland 79.58
- Scotland 76.95
- Argentina 75.50