How world rugby rankings are out of tune with reality
Warm-up games for tournament should not be considered to determine order, former England RWC winner Will Greenwood says
10 September 2019 - 20:27
The musical chairs that have become the world rugby rankings over about the past month are a little out of tune with reality.
Three teams have ascended to the top of the pile in as many weeks, which for some may represent the vibrancy and dynamism of the system. But for others the rankings‚ especially the top places‚ are a fool’s paradise in the months and weeks leading up to the Rugby World Cup (RWC), which kicks off next Friday...
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