Flying Fijians Soar: Fiji’s Historic Win Over Wales Propels Them to Ninth in World Rugby Rankings
In the latest update of the World Rugby Rankings, the Flying Fijians have made a significant move upward following their historic triumph over Wales in Cardiff. Fiji’s impressive 24-19 victory marked their first-ever win on Welsh soil, propelling them up one place to ninth in the rankings.
This achievement underscores Fiji’s growing prowess in international rugby, as they continue to make their mark against top-tier opposition.
Meanwhile, South Africa has ascended to the top spot in the rankings, displacing Ireland after a weekend of intense Autumn Nations Series clashes and other pivotal matches. The rankings saw widespread changes within the top 10, with every team except France shifting positions.
New Zealand now holds second place, with Ireland slipping to third and France maintaining fourth.
Argentina follows closely in fifth place, while Scotland holds sixth. England has dropped to seventh, reflecting the competitive shifts in global rugby dynamics. Australia occupies eighth place, just ahead of Fiji, who round out the top 10.
Italy completes the top tier of the rankings, illustrating the competitive balance and fluidity in international rugby standings after a dynamic and eventful period of matches across continents.