The All Blacks have increased their lead over South Africa at the top of the world rankings, while Argentina have slipped down the pecking order.
Following their hard-fought 19-17 win over their arch-rivals in the 100th Test between the nations, New Zealand increased their lead at the top of the rankings to 1.56 ratings points over the second-placed Springboks.
And the Wallabies’ comfortable 27-8 win over Argentina – the Pumas’ fifth straight Rugby Championship defeat – has resulted in the only movement on the table this past weekend.
Australia stay in third position but the gap between themselves and the Springboks is down to 4.12 points.
Los Pumas drop one spot lower, from seventh to eighth with Scotland rising one place higher by default.
World Rugby rankings (Top 10):
1. New Zealand (91.83 points)
2. South Africa (90.27)
3. Australia (86.16)
4. England (85.44)
5. Ireland (84.85)
6. France (83.87)
7. Scotland (82.02)
8. Argentjna (81.52)
9. Wales (80.59)
10. Japan (79.13)
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