The All Blacks have rebounded up the world rankings into fourth, while upcoming Bledisloe Cup opponents Australia dropped to a record low of No 8. Coming off an impressive 53-3 thrashing of the Pumas, the All Blacks have moved back up from fifth – their lowest ever position – to fourth in World Rugby's rankings, leapfrogging the inactive England. Despite their heavy loss, Argentina moved up the rankings by one spot to No 6 over Scotland, who are also inactive. The Wallabies (second), South Africa (third) and Argentina (fourth) all sit on nine points in one of the tightest Rugby Championships ever. South Africa (87.89 - maintained position)4.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 06, 2022 00:21 UTC