Scotland have risen two places to equal their highest ever position in the World Rugby rankings after their win over England in the Calcutta Cup. Gregor Townsend's side recorded their third straight win over Steve Borthwick's men at Twickenham in a pulsating 23-29 victory that saw Duhan van der Merwe score one of the all-time great Six Nations tries.
That win sees them leapfrog England and move from seventh position into the top five of world rugby for the first time. England are down to sixth place, while Australia also slip down the table to seventh.
Meanwhile, Ireland maintain their place at the top of the table after their convincing win over Wales in the opening game of this year's championship. Three first-half tries saw Andy Farrell's side take control of the clash at the Principality Stadium as they ran out 10-34 winners in Warren Gatland's first game back in charge.
