Rugby Championship Rankings: Argentina‘s Hold on Seventh Place Tightens
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Argentina narrowly maintains its seventh-place position in the World Rugby Rankings following a home defeat to New Zealand,but the gap between them and eighth-placed Scotland is now incredibly slim. The latest results in the rugby Championship have reshuffled the standings, with New Zealand and Australia currently leading the way.
Current Standings & Recent Results
As of August 27,2023,the top 10 rankings are as follows (based on the latest available data from World Rugby):
- New Zealand: 89.63 points
- australia: 89.33 points
- South Africa: 86.33 points
- Argentina: 82.67 points
- France: 82.44 points
- Ireland: 81.47 points
- England: 80.73 points
- Scotland: 80.63 points
- Fiji: 79.63 points
- Italy: 77.46 points
The recent match between Argentina and New Zealand saw the All Blacks secure a bonus-point victory, allowing them to edge ahead of Australia in the rankings due to a superior points difference. Both teams have five points in the Rugby Championship. South Africa and Argentina are yet to register any points in the competition.
Prior to their match against New Zealand, Argentina held a 0.48-point lead over Scotland. However, that lead has been reduced to a mere 0.03 points, making their upcoming matches crucial for maintaining their position. Fiji and Italy continue to round out the top 10.
Looking Ahead: Round Two of the Rugby Championship
The Rugby Championship action resumes next weekend with vital matches that could significantly impact the rankings. South Africa will host Australia in Cape Town,while Argentina will welcome New Zealand to Buenos Aires. These matches will be pivotal for both the Springboks and Los Pumas as they aim to get their campaigns off the ground.
Key Takeaways
Tight Race: The gap between Argentina and Scotland for seventh place is extremely narrow.
All Blacks & Wallabies Lead: New Zealand and Australia are currently tied at the top of the Rugby Championship standings.
Boks & Pumas need Wins: South Africa and Argentina are under pressure to secure victories in Round Two.
Points Difference Matters: in the event of a tie in points, the team with the superior points difference will be ranked higher.source: World Rugby Rankings (Accessed August 27, 2023)