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Ben James

New World Rugby rankings see stunning Argentina result benefit Scotland as All Blacks rise

Australia have dropped to their joint-lowest position in the World Rugby Rankings as the All Blacks climbed back from their own nadir after another busy weekend of Rugby Championship action.

The Wallabies' heavy 48-17 defeat to Argentina in San Juan saw them drop down to seventh, falling below Scotland. However, despite the emphatic win, Argentina remain in ninth place - although the gap to Wales has been reduced dramatically.

As for the All Blacks, their recent struggles had seen them fall to an all-time low of fifth in the rankings last weekend after a third consecutive defeat. However, that low point only lasted a week, after claiming a 35-23 win over South Africa in Johannesburg.

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