Springboks remain top as All Black slip to worst-ever world ranking
New Zealand’s historic defeat to Argentina has brought them down to third place in the World Rugby rankings, with world champions South Africa still top of the charts.
The All Blacks lost 25-15 to the Pumas on Saturday in Sydney, in what was their second consecutive defeat in the Rugby Championship. It was also the first time the South Americans had defeated the three-time world champions.
Springboks maintain top spot
Testament to their dominance over the years, third place is the lowest the men from the Land of the Long White Cloud have ever been ranked since the ranking system was established.
Jumping up a spot to second place are 2019 Rugby World Cup runners-up England, while title-holders South Africa maintain top spot despite not playing any internationals since their hoisted the Webb-Ellis trophy in Tokyo over a year ago.
