Flying Fijians drop to 11th place in World Rugby rankings

Flying Fijians drop to 11th place in World Rugby rankings

By Iliana Biutu
13/03/2024
Source : Reuters

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians have dropped to 11th place in the World Rugby rankings after Italy's victory over Scotland in the Six Nations Championship over the weekend.

Italy’s win has moved them up to 9th place and two-time world champions Australia have fallen to an all-time low of 10th place in the world rankings.

Rugby World Cup champions South Africa are in 1st with Ireland second and New Zealand sitting in third place.

Meanwhile, the Flying Fijians are in line to play two big test matches this year against the Barbarians and the All Blacks.

The Flying Fijians will play the Barbarians on the 22nd of June and then take on the All Blacks on the 20th of July in San Diego.

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