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Rugby: Ireland replaces All Blacks in number two world ranking behind Boks

# Rugby: New Zealand relinquished second position in the world rankings to Ireland following the weekend’s one-point loss to France in Paris. South Africa increased its lead on top of the rankings to two points after Saturday’s 29-20 victory over England at Twickenham. France remains in fourth position, followed by Argentina, Scotland, England, Australia, Fiji and Italy. Wales remains in 11th position after their 52-20 dribbing by the Wallabies, with Georgia in 12th after squandering a lead to go down to Italy.