Rugby. France’s XV world rankings after victory over Ireland

That was one of the goals of Fabian Galti And its staff, when it comes to power in 2020: bring it back XV in France To the heights of world rugby. A mission to success, from Blues Just got up Fourth place Ranked World RugbyThis Monday, February 14, two days after their victory over Ireland (30-24), at Stade de France, this is their fifth consecutive victory, a series that has not taken place since 2015.

France is very close to the podium

With the XV du Clover in third place, the Hobbes are now ahead of their weekend rivals in the international rankings.^And Before the defeat against France, the world was now in 5th place^And In the world rugby rankings.

Between these two choices, we findEngland (3^And), However, thrashed Italy (0-33) in Rome on Sunday, February 13, but the French were hot on the heels of XV de la Rose with 86.36 points against 86.66 points against the English. If the Blues maintain their good form in the 2022 tournament, they can intervene World Rugby Rankings PodiumThis has not happened in a long time.

Good operation for Spain

Defeated in Wales (20-17), The Scottish Meanwhile, it lost its place in the world rankings and has now moved up to 7th^And Rank. Also note the good progress ofSpain (17^And), Won three places, thanks to its snout success Russia (37-41), Saturday, February 12 during Tournament B (Rugby Europe Championship).

On the contrary Portugal Of the bowed Patrice Logisquet Romania (37-27), losing three places in the world rugby rankings (20^And).

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