World Rugby ranking: impact for Los Pumas due to Italy’s historic victory in the 2026 Six Nations
The fourth date of the Six Nations 2026with more than attractive matches that changed the standings in the World Rugby Rankings and that had an impact on The Pumas, now fifth.
The first match was the victory of Ireland (3rd) versus Wales (12th)on Friday, although both did not add or deduct units.
Then Scotland (7th) received France (4th) at Murrayfield and defeated him 50-40. In this way, Cardo remains seventh, but deducted 1.37 units from the Argentine team.
However, It was the historic triumph of Italy by 23-18 over England the one that had an impact on The Pumas, since La Rosa lost 1.28 points and fell below the team led by Felipe Contepomi. The Azzurra, meanwhile, added the same units but still could not get out of the tenth place.
This is the Top 20 of the World Rugby Rankings
1. South Africa – 93.94
2. New Zealand – 90.33
3. Ireland – 88.89
4. France – 87.03
5. Argentina – 84.97
6. England – 84.34
7. Scotland – 83.08
8. Australia – 81.53
9.Fiji – 81.14
10. Italy- 81.09
11. Japan – 74.09
12. Wales – 73.62
13. Georgia – 73.18
14. Uruguay – 69.19
15. Spain – 69.16
16. United States – 68.26
17. Chile – 66.72
18. Tonga – 66.66
19. Portugal – 66.53
20. Samoa – 66.43
