Australia slip to worst ranking in history

Australia have slipped to their World Rugby ranking in history, dropping one spot to No.

6 ahead of the Rugby World Cup.



Wales leap-frogged the Wallabies into the top five, climbing one spot from No.

6 as the only change in the top 10 after defeating Ireland in the penultimate round of Six Nations action.



Australia were ranked No.

2 as recently as September 2012, since when they have won only 16 of their 35 Tests, losing 17.



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