Can England and Wales go top of the rugby world rankings, and who is first now? – The Sun

ENGLAND and Wales clash at the Principality Stadium, looking to continue their World Cup preparations.

Yet, they are not only also looking to get one over their biggest rivals, but both sides are not far behind top spot in the world rankings.

Can England and Wales go top of the world rankings?

Victory on home turf for Wales will be enough to take them top of the rugby world rankings.

For England though, they will need to win by at least 16 points to claim first.

There had been a chance for Ireland to go top without even playing this weekend, but they needed a draw at Cardiff and either a draw or defeat for New Zealand.

Who is top of the world rankings?

Reigning world champions New Zealand currently hold number one spot in the world rankings.

Yet, despite victory over arch-rivals Australia, they are still under threat from being knocked off the top spot.

Just to show how big that would be, the All Blacks have been ranked the best in the world for ten years straight, with South Africa the last team to rank above them in 2009.

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