The All Blacks are staring down the possibility of a previously-unimagined low in rugby's world rankings. Los Pumas have not been ranked as high as sixth since June 2016," World Rugby said in its latest rankings preview ahead of Rugby Championship's fourth round. "New Zealand could fall to seventh in defeat if they lose by more than 15 points and Australia win. If Argentina and Australia both win by more than 15 points, Los Pumas will climb to fourth for the first time since Rugby World Cup 2015." "The Wallabies can fall two places to a new low of eighth if they lose by more than 15 points and Argentina avoid defeat against New Zealand."

Source: New Zealand Herald September 02, 2022 08:06 UTC