New Zealand’s worst position ahead of World Cup

A few days after the start World Cup With no further warm-up matches played, the World Rugby Rankings were set. For the first time in its history, New Zealand It’s not in the top three. Watch 48 World Cup matches on Star+.

After a historic win against Springbox By 35-7At Twickenham, the All Blacks lost two places in the World Rugby rankings. In this way, Marine took the fourth place and led the way South Africa And FranceSecond and third place holders respectively.

Since their debut in 2003, New Zealand have never been on the podium before the start of the World Cup. In 2003, before the World Cup in England, the All Blacks were in second place, below hosts and above Ireland.

In 2007, 2011 and 2015, the men in black dominated the rankings and held the top spot before the start of the World Cup. In 2019, Ireland finished first and New Zealand finished second ahead of England who completed the podium.

Top 10 in World Rugby Rankings:

1- Ireland (91.82)
2- South Africa (91.08)
3- France (89.22)
4- New Zealand (89.06)
5- Scotland (84.01)
6- Argentina (80.86)
7- PG (80.28)
8- England (79.95)
9- Australia (79.87)
10- Wales (78.26)