# Rugby: The All Blacks closed the gap on the Springboks on top of the world rankings after Saturday’s convincing 40-21 Nations Championship victory over third-placed Ireland in Auckland. South Africa didn’t earn as much points for their 43-0 dribbing of Wales, who improves to 11th place today, leaving Italy in 12th position after losing to the Wallabies. France is now fourth after beating Japan, followed by England, Scotland, Argentina, Australia, and Fiji, while Japan rounds off the top-ten.
Rugby: All Blacks close gap on Springboks after beating Ireland