A rankings perspective on RWC 2015

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After their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0.

19 of a rating point to 93.

75.

 

Richie McCaw’s 24th Test try proved the difference between the two leading sides in The Rugby Championship, who are now separated by 5.

51 rankings points.

 
The All Blacks could have been supplanted by South Africa as the world’s number one ranked team had the Springboks beaten them by more than 15 points.


But McCaw’s try and two penalties from the boot of Aaron Cruden and one from Beauden Barrett me…

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