without hitting a ball,Ireland The title of Queen of World Rugby can be reclaimed. This weekend will see her take the crown in an unlikely scenario. The key to the puzzle? shock South Africa – New Zealand In Johannesburg.

RugbyPass confirms it: an All Blacks win by more than 15 points at Ellis Park and Presto! Clover's XV takes control. A brutally interrupted 14-month reign in the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Cup…here's Ireland dreaming of a backdoor finish at No.1.

When the All Blacks play as kingmakers

Far-fetched, this situation? Not so much. In August 2022, the Kiwis won 35-23 in South Africa's Den. Again, the world rankings are reversed: Ireland 92.12 points, New Zealand 91.32, South Africa 90.50.

World champions Springboks will be dethroned. But their fall will bring joy to the green men.

World Rugby: The Great Waltz of Nations

Beyond the podium, the top 10 can dance a jig. Imagine: an Australian raid on Buenos Aires (+15 points), here it is Wallabies Jumpers from 9th to 7th!

In the Pacific, The Tonga Dream of a historic achievement in Apia. A first victory on Samoan soil in the professional era, they will overtake their neighbors in the rankings.

As for the CanadaHe is looking at North American dominance. To achieve this? Beating USA at home, a feat that has eluded them since 2013.

International rugby is changing

Volatility, uncertainty, suspense… the world rugby rankings have never been so volatile. Gaps close and every Test match becomes crucial.

Ireland can win the game without playing. But beware of the wake of the giants! This fall promises to be hot for Andy Farrell's men.

Three years before the next World Cup, the cards are reshuffled. Who will come out on top? Answer in the coming months on the world's turf.

MarcoWith him, every match feels like you were in the stands, the tension, the excitement, the joy of the big days. He has this unique way of telling matches that makes you vibrate to the rhythm of the oval ball. Marco is our storyteller who knows how to turn a match into a legend.