World Rugby Rankings - July Rugby Tests Week 1 2024

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  • World Rugby's Rankings are out after the first week of July Internationals 2024
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  • @matthewalexander7574
    @matthewalexander7574 11 днів тому +7

    If Portugal get the win against the Boks are they number 1 in the world 😂😂😂😂

    • @revenant2979
      @revenant2979 11 днів тому +2

      We have a big Portuguese community, in SA. I think they will loose their minds. 😂😂😂 Each year we have a huge Portuguese Festival in Joburg and lots of Portuguese restaurants. #Portugal 🇵🇹 I even dated two Portuguese girls in my younger days. 😊

    • @matthewalexander7574
      @matthewalexander7574 10 днів тому

      @@revenant2979 haha nah the Portuguese are awesome. I holiday there often. Fuck good game loading

    • @derekfelton8287
      @derekfelton8287 10 днів тому

      correct

    • @derekfelton8287
      @derekfelton8287 10 днів тому +1

      I fell in love with Yvonne - in my youth - from Madeira- Daddy Tiago wpuld come home unexpectedly and I would hide in the cupboard. And then jump down from the roof into the braai next door.

    • @badatme
      @badatme 9 днів тому

      Porras stick to making fish

  • @scotncan
    @scotncan 12 днів тому +22

    I am excited to be going to be going to the Scotland v USA game this Friday. It will be my first time attending an international match

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  12 днів тому +6

      Ah man that's awesome! I can't actually remember what my first test was... I just know it was the All Blacks 😅

  • @19jamiejokes95
    @19jamiejokes95 12 днів тому +63

    Being a Welsh Rugby fan is hard right now. Hopefully change comes for us

    • @creekyknee
      @creekyknee 12 днів тому +1

      Oh what a surprise, Wales is a crap Rugby nation. I wonder might it have something to do with your performances on the Rugby field.

    • @johnnycactus5140
      @johnnycactus5140 12 днів тому +9

      Try being a USA fan since the early 80's

    • @trartalacrem
      @trartalacrem 12 днів тому

      the ranking matters in January 2026 when they do the pools for the world cup. I guess no team want to be in the situation of scotland in this world cup, so it might sound wise to get at least in tier 2. Right now wales could be tiers 2 by winning against italia and Fidji which does not sound impossible.

    • @Marius_vanderLubbe
      @Marius_vanderLubbe 12 днів тому +3

      Get rid of gatland.

    • @RRTNZ
      @RRTNZ 12 днів тому +3

      Cytuno, ffccyin caled iawn ar hyn o bryd. Ro'n i'n siomedig iawn ar ol y gem diwedda. Gobeithio byddwn ni'n well y tro nesa. Cymru am byth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @ohwhye
    @ohwhye 12 днів тому +23

    I love watching the rankings jump around this time of year with everyone playing. (I know rankings don’t mean much sometimes, but I enjoy analysing the movements up and down the ladder.)

  • @patlynch6113
    @patlynch6113 12 днів тому +24

    Hope the wallabies keep on winning to rise up the ladder

  • @andrewthomas1614
    @andrewthomas1614 12 днів тому +62

    Would be a good idea to have top 24? Seeing as RWC27 has 24 teams?

  • @Natedawg38
    @Natedawg38 12 днів тому +18

    The sliver between Ireland and abs makes this weekend soooo good. Cant wait.

  • @alejolinares890
    @alejolinares890 12 днів тому +16

    You forgot to mention all the tests that Uruguay will be having:
    - vs France
    - vs Pumas
    -vs Scotland
    First time Uruguay will be getting a window like this, would have been nice to have mentioned it. Also pretty annoying that sky won't be showing them.
    Cheers

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  12 днів тому +4

      Yeah Uruguay is playing France this week but it's another non-test I think so it won't count for the rankings

    • @mikescudder4621
      @mikescudder4621 12 днів тому +1

      Thats what torrents are for ;-)

    • @Conan-Le-Cimmerien
      @Conan-Le-Cimmerien 12 днів тому +1

      ​@@TwoCentsRugby Indeed it will be a friendly game, our only tests (as French) are the 2 games against Los pumas

  • @9502937
    @9502937 12 днів тому +33

    As an Ireland fan, I hate to say it, but I see the argument for NZ at 2nd. Hard to say the narrow win against England counts against it when Ireland lost to England in the Six Nations. NZ knocked us out of the World Cup and played in the final. It’s fair to say they are really number 2. Hoping Ireland will have some points to make against this argument this weekend…

    • @JacoJohan46664
      @JacoJohan46664 12 днів тому +9

      True, but then Ireland did beat SA at the World Cup and win the 6 nations. I think it is appropriately close between them

    • @pjn123
      @pjn123 12 днів тому +3

      Ireland definitely deserves to be above NZ currently. NZ still needs to impress under new regime but so far so good.

    • @eEridani
      @eEridani 12 днів тому

      I totally forgot that england won their game against Ireland in the 6N ! Crazy.
      But still, Ireland stocked quite a lot of points in the past couple of years while NZ had more losses than they are used to in the same period. So the gad will take some time to fill.

    • @benrobinson375
      @benrobinson375 12 днів тому +3

      To be honest I don't think there's much difference between the top four teams right now. They're all roughly equal to each other, with England a little behind, and the remaining teams left in the dust.

    • @Spikeaccount675
      @Spikeaccount675 12 днів тому

      Dude. Many of us are more concerned of Ireland than NZ right now.

  • @Crimsonfate
    @Crimsonfate 12 днів тому +21

    Interested to see if the boks can beat the 96.57 set by the abs in 2016

    • @trartalacrem
      @trartalacrem 12 днів тому +4

      Quite impressive that they went so close to 100! Thanks for the data, i am interested too now.

    • @dillynlakey6420
      @dillynlakey6420 12 днів тому +8

      That 2011 - 2015 abs team was something else. I doubt we can reach there rugby is much closer across the top 4 teams, whereas before it was NZ and everybody else.
      Btw why does the abs fans give B. Barret so much hate. The guy gave so much to NZ rugby. As a boks fan i wouldn't crucify PSTD for playing bad especially after the work he has done for us in this past 2 world cups.

    • @Dystopian_Phantom_595
      @Dystopian_Phantom_595 12 днів тому +1

      That could be interesting. Will have to wait and see.

    • @benrobinson375
      @benrobinson375 12 днів тому +3

      It would be tough. The higher you are, the harder you fall when you lose. SA would have to constantly play and beat all the other teams in the top 5.

    • @Crimsonfate
      @Crimsonfate 7 днів тому

      and its gone...

  • @karensingh7155
    @karensingh7155 12 днів тому +3

    I like the idea having 12 teams on each side of the white board as one of Wales supporters mentions in the coments below... for sure as we can start seeing who else is qualifying for next world cup... it can be by than 27th ranking team perhaps may be 24th however at the least 11th and 12 th have a chance to shift on the left side of the board... 😊

  • @bernardrawlings1889
    @bernardrawlings1889 12 днів тому +3

    As a Welsh supporter I was pleased with the Welsh performance. But results matter here, Wales now need to win matches so we have to win a Grand Slam, as well as the Autumn tests. A very hard task. I'll be praying a lot to Saint Jude for the next ten months, he's the patron saint of lost causes.😮😊😂

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  11 днів тому

      😂😂

    • @Secularworld60
      @Secularworld60 11 днів тому

      I hope wales starts winning again too but only after the oz tour👍

  • @Moamanly
    @Moamanly 12 днів тому +4

    I reckon your white board should be the official platform and sides on the 'right' (hand) side form the 2nd division.😃

  • @gjreedy9526
    @gjreedy9526 12 днів тому +4

    Been a great weekend of tests! Most tests tight and interesting to watch!

  • @lachysims6327
    @lachysims6327 12 днів тому +2

    nothing better than a bunch of international rugby, Solid win by us Aussies

  • @shyloevans9241
    @shyloevans9241 12 днів тому +4

    Idk much about Australian rugby, but that Cale kid impressed me.

  • @Mystic_Apollo
    @Mystic_Apollo 12 днів тому +13

    after topping our pool in the world cup, its a shame that all the issues since 2019 are finally coming to roost for wales, our first ever time dropping out of the top 10, sad time for a team with so many amazing players that just don't seem to be able to gel together

    • @Camcolito
      @Camcolito 12 днів тому +9

      Not to be harsh but Wales don't have a lot of amazing players.

  • @matthewalexander7574
    @matthewalexander7574 11 днів тому +1

    Beautiful day in Auckland. Pissing with rain in Cape Town

  • @YOUSEFTECALB
    @YOUSEFTECALB 12 днів тому +4

    Uruguay play France this Wednesday and it is a FULL TEST. Uruguay playing 14 of the 15 players from the World Cup game last year.

    • @trartalacrem
      @trartalacrem 12 днів тому

      I don't know what you mean by full test but it won't generate any points for any team.

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  12 днів тому

      I thought that one was a non-test?

    • @YOUSEFTECALB
      @YOUSEFTECALB 12 днів тому

      @@TwoCentsRugby Uruguayan media confirm it is a full test match.

  • @AntoniusMalan
    @AntoniusMalan 12 днів тому +13

    That gap between first place and the rest is absolutely filthy😤😤💚💚

    • @conorcahill5422
      @conorcahill5422 12 днів тому +3

      True, but unfortunately, SA will not gain much further ground. Whereas Ireland(if they win the next game) or New Zealand can make big gains on them.

    • @vertz1984
      @vertz1984 12 днів тому +8

      The gap is only there as points are doubled during the World Cup final. There would be a very small gap if this wasn’t the case.

    • @franzfanz
      @franzfanz 12 днів тому +4

      Personally, I don't like the idea of the double points gained and lost during RWC finals. I feel like your reward for winning games in the finals should be advancement in the tournament.

    • @vertz1984
      @vertz1984 12 днів тому

      @@franzfanz yeah I don’t like the idea of it at all. Should just be normal points and mabye a World Cup symbol beside there team instead.

    • @Alias-gy3tz
      @Alias-gy3tz 12 днів тому +2

      @@franzfanz Why? The World Cup is the tournament where all teams are on equal footing, no home ground advantage (bar the host nation). I think it is fair.

  • @IgorOcash
    @IgorOcash 11 днів тому +1

    Ah, well --- close win for the AB's, but as the Duke of Wellington said about the battle of Waterloo, "nothing sadder than a battle won, except a battle lost" (approximate quote). My forlorn Yanks - you all call them the "Eagles" - most realistic goal vs. Scotland will to lose less badly than the Canadians did. Great job by the Samoans, and -- for perhaps the first time ever! - I correctly called the French over the Pumas...
    Delight to see lots of international rugby happening, despite fears of Perfidious Albion prevailing as they attempt against the ABs. GO AB's. Nice start, Razor....

  • @GrantDexter
    @GrantDexter 12 днів тому +2

    Taiwan moved up one place after their win against Singapore.

  • @HeidiLandRover
    @HeidiLandRover 12 днів тому

    Excellent video - as always!
    As someone who grew-up in the 1970s, it seems crazy that Wales are now out of the top ten.
    I was encouraged by England's performance against NZ. Lots of people here have been moaning about Borthwick but he seems to be slowly building a good side.

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  11 днів тому +1

      Yeah man I reckon Borthwick is on the right track

  • @daviddempster8717
    @daviddempster8717 12 днів тому +2

    Looks spot on🇿🇦

  • @realnohat
    @realnohat 8 днів тому

    Thankfully, TSN, here in Canada, will stream the games. Couldn't believe they didn't last week.

  • @matthewvanrensburg3824
    @matthewvanrensburg3824 12 днів тому +4

    As the home side, why are Boks wearing their away kit against Ireland? What nonsense is this?

    • @patrickmccutcheon9361
      @patrickmccutcheon9361 12 днів тому +1

      When teams have similar jerseys Ireland and SA do, both wear (albeit different shades of) green, the convention is that the home team switches.

    • @matthewvanrensburg3824
      @matthewvanrensburg3824 12 днів тому +1

      ​@@patrickmccutcheon9361 Why make teams play in their alternate kits at home, infront of their own fans?

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 11 днів тому

      @@matthewvanrensburg3824No one CARES!!

    • @paulwalsh598
      @paulwalsh598 7 днів тому

      @@matthewvanrensburg3824 Because that is the way it has always been for the entire 130 year history of international rugby.

    • @patrickmccutcheon9361
      @patrickmccutcheon9361 4 дні тому

      @@matthewvanrensburg3824 I am explaining it, not defending it. It could just as easily be the other way with away teams changing.

  • @jackdarby8904
    @jackdarby8904 11 днів тому

    Some great rugby this past week!

  • @thephantomstranger4073
    @thephantomstranger4073 12 днів тому +1

    In defence of Italy, the players, not the Italy logistic team.
    Italy are based in Auckland , (you aught to go and get some interviews), and flying out to Samoa and Tonga each game.
    now Italy with in 3 days flew to NZ, then form NZ to Samoa.
    This meant Italy trained in Auckland at 10 degrees and then went to play at 30 degrees with high humidity .
    Samoa have been at home for a month.
    They were never going to be able to give a stable performance.
    Asa fried said they should have set up camp in Queensland so at least the meteorological conditions would have been the same.
    Tonga has a10-13 degree difference so we will see.

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  11 днів тому

      Yeah I saw they were based in Auckland - I guess it's closer but yeah it's cold!

  • @patrickjames3954
    @patrickjames3954 12 днів тому +1

    Good Job Two Cents!!!!!

  • @LionOnSea
    @LionOnSea 8 днів тому +1

    So if ABs and SA win, Ireland drops down to #3? Top 4 pretty even at this point... Eng alone in the middle pack, drop down to Scotland and ARG who are good on their day but inconsistent. Aus on the up, maybe, too soon to tell against a weak (sadly) Welsh side.

  • @mikescudder4621
    @mikescudder4621 12 днів тому +6

    I think that the rankings should be 'reset' after a world cup to reflect where the teams finished by ranking them in that order.

    • @sbok9481
      @sbok9481 12 днів тому +1

      No, before.

    • @Alias-gy3tz
      @Alias-gy3tz 12 днів тому +2

      @@sbok9481 What? So in your mind the world cup should have no bearing on the world rankings? Are you for real? lol

    • @archerzar5411
      @archerzar5411 12 днів тому +2

      @@Alias-gy3tzI think he means the WC should be the beginning of the next phase of rankings. So their position in the WC would be their true position as the rankings begin again. So RSA at 1 NZ at 2 etc…

    • @archerzar5411
      @archerzar5411 12 днів тому +1

      @@sbok9481I agree with you if my above interpretation is what you mean…

    • @alexandregarcia9726
      @alexandregarcia9726 12 днів тому +2

      ​@@archerzar5411 I disagree. The RWC is a tournament and tournament is usually not a great indicator of a ranking. The current system is the best I'm afraid. Look at Argentina and England finished 3rd and 4th due to an easier path but are not in the top two teams respectively in their hemisphere. Would you seriously put Argentina ahead of Ireland??

  • @karl5599
    @karl5599 12 днів тому +4

    Ireland barely holding onto the number 2 spot. Hopw they win the second test to keep the spot.

    • @Forcez89
      @Forcez89 12 днів тому +1

      ABs will take 2nd after Eden park demolition job

    • @karl5599
      @karl5599 12 днів тому +5

      Not if ireland win which they could.

    • @Alias-gy3tz
      @Alias-gy3tz 12 днів тому +2

      @@karl5599 They could, but won't ;)

    • @paulwalsh598
      @paulwalsh598 7 днів тому

      @@Alias-gy3tz Hmmm

  • @brentb1843
    @brentb1843 12 днів тому +1

    look how low the ausies are! geez common guys you were one one of the greatest

  • @CptRumcan
    @CptRumcan 12 днів тому +3

    Springboks playing expansive rugby while everyone now playing the boring kicking game 😂

  • @Muzika_Gospel
    @Muzika_Gospel 12 днів тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @tobolee6385
    @tobolee6385 10 днів тому +1

    Boks should be allowed to have 2 teams ...then everybody can have a crack at them ..

  • @Secularworld60
    @Secularworld60 11 днів тому

    If the wallabies aren’t in the mix I go for the AB s , they’re always playing the most entertaining rugby plus they’re our bros across the ditch

  • @Camcolito
    @Camcolito 12 днів тому +7

    If Matfield thinks the World Cup runner up should be ranked 2 then does that mean Argentina should be ranked 4 after losing to France C at home?

    • @Alias-gy3tz
      @Alias-gy3tz 12 днів тому

      The World Cup was not played last weekend, was it?

    • @alexandregarcia9726
      @alexandregarcia9726 12 днів тому

      Tournament is rarely a good indicator for a ranking. Known by any person with 2 neurons.

    • @Alias-gy3tz
      @Alias-gy3tz 12 днів тому

      @@alexandregarcia9726 says the one whi has won nothing lol

    • @alexandregarcia9726
      @alexandregarcia9726 12 днів тому

      @@Alias-gy3tz Just logic and statistics. Sorry that it is complicated for you to understand.

    • @Alias-gy3tz
      @Alias-gy3tz 12 днів тому

      @@alexandregarcia9726 In a tournament, like the world cup, all the top teams compete on neutral ground, therefore LOGICALLY it should count towards the rankings. I hope you understand.

  • @Revelation14315
    @Revelation14315 12 днів тому +1

    What happened to Wales? Thats their national sport😮

  • @knoll9812
    @knoll9812 11 днів тому

    No ranking system is oerfect but this one is pretty good .
    Maybe some debate about timescales.
    Maybe only allow for last eighteen months

  • @jamess2247
    @jamess2247 12 днів тому +2

    So disappointing as an American rugby fan, the team has taken a massive step backwards since their win against Scotland in 2018

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  12 днів тому +1

      Yeah it's been something of a let down man, had high hopes for them

    • @Spikeaccount675
      @Spikeaccount675 12 днів тому

      Despite being such a big country, rugby itself isn't that competitive in the States, if I'm not mistaken. Unlike your other sports. If only you guys can cancel football, rugby will take off immensely 😅

    • @jamess2247
      @jamess2247 11 днів тому +1

      @@Spikeaccount675 As a rugby player myself, one of the big problems is no one plays it in high school so by the time most people get into it, its a club in college. There is also no money in it to incentivize top athletes to play. Hopefully we can turn it around before the world cup we host.

  • @Samizouza
    @Samizouza 12 днів тому

    More games the better, especially with rankings at stake for some of these teams.

  • @stevegates2228
    @stevegates2228 12 днів тому

    The world cup ranking points should not be doubled, it ridiculous, world rankings are for consistency not for a tournament.
    Note for S.A to get double points in the final N.Z lost double points for losing the final. If im not mistaken N.Z went into the final in 2nd and come out of it in 3rd

  • @davidpells4298
    @davidpells4298 12 днів тому +1

    Why should the WC runner up automatically be nr 2 ..Rugby Is not just about WCs.

    • @revenant2979
      @revenant2979 11 днів тому +1

      IT IS! 🏉🇿🇦SO IS FOOTBALL!! ⚽️. 🇦🇷 SO IS CRICKET!!🏏 🇮🇳 The feeling of your country winning a World Cup is a feeling like no other. It is above the Olympics, and I was satisfied with 1 in my lifetime; now it's 🏆🏆🏆🏆🇿🇦
      Maybe not NFL, BASKETBALL, or ICE HOCKEY 🇺🇸 ; 🇺🇸 ;🇺🇸🇨🇦
      Imagine the relief of the New Zealand people winning after 24 years with George Greegan "Four more years mate, Four more years" ringing in their ears." The All Blacks won their second RWC🏆🏆with 1 point...but it is a win. I'm sure NZ went wild!!

  • @user-rs9bu4pl7h
    @user-rs9bu4pl7h 10 днів тому

    I think Gatlin's had his dash, and I'm a Kiwi,no disrespect to the great man, it's just I don't want to see him ruin his great international record to date, and might become another laughing subject of rugby world wide, just like his old Waikato team mate was when he coached the All Blacks 4 year's previous

  • @mrwelshmun
    @mrwelshmun 12 днів тому

    Waiting to see if Gatland can do anything with Wales. I recon if we finish 5th or 6th in the next six nations the wru will sack him. They'll have to really. We've done so poor recently (with exception of world Cup). Really bad news for the USA. Correct me if I'm wrong but I remember that Romania were the poorest performing team in the World cup

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  11 днів тому +1

      Yeah man Romania were in a tough pool, but we're pretty dire. At home the US should be winning. I heard something about their coach lamenting the fact that he didn't get the players together earlier - but that's most coaches at the moment

    • @mrwelshmun
      @mrwelshmun 11 днів тому

      @@TwoCentsRugby yeah exactly. It obviously makes a difference but the coach's job is to get the best of out of the players

  • @kennethhammond4028
    @kennethhammond4028 11 днів тому

    Way to go Fiji, Australia going in the right direction, but come on Argentina, letting the SH side down, NZ fan here.😅😅😅

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  11 днів тому +1

      Yeah not the greatest start for Contepomi!

  • @duncanwcraig9668
    @duncanwcraig9668 12 днів тому +1

    hey bro, if Razor wins twice in Suid Afrika, are the AB's no 1 again?

    • @ManaBlack208
      @ManaBlack208 12 днів тому +2

      The way they rank it we'll have to beat them 10 times this year I don't get how they do it at all its bullshit,ABs come 2nd in the world cup but we're 3rd?wtf?that's horseshit they're weirdos world rugby

    • @nathannweyer4741
      @nathannweyer4741 12 днів тому +1

      it would depend on the results leading up to those games remember, if the ABs drop a few games between now and then and the boks continue to win I would think the gap would be too large for NZ to jump to first. Will have to wait and see....

    • @tasiletoa1037
      @tasiletoa1037 12 днів тому +1

      ​@@ManaBlack208the argentina/australia tests should edge the All blacks closer to that no1 spot....they would have to win comfortably though...need to beat england by a reasonable margin at eden park 1st

    • @ManaBlack208
      @ManaBlack208 12 днів тому

      @tasiletoa1037 Oh ok 👍

    • @nathannweyer4741
      @nathannweyer4741 12 днів тому

      @@ManaBlack208 based on that logic youd agree that argintina are 4th best in the world?

  • @tonyalways7174
    @tonyalways7174 12 днів тому +1

    To me the only world rankings happen every 4 years in the RWC.

    • @DavidSmith-yi8ou
      @DavidSmith-yi8ou 12 днів тому

      They’re only valid till the beginning of the following season. There will be a reshuffle after numerous retirements and new coaching regimes etc.

    • @knoll9812
      @knoll9812 11 днів тому

      Whatever works for you.
      My opinion is that it gives ranking fic two month period and only reliably for the number one slot.

  • @HelloHumanIAlsoAmHuman
    @HelloHumanIAlsoAmHuman 12 днів тому +2

    Watching the weekend's matches, it's quite noticeable how far SAF is ahead of NZ. There are few positions across the field where SAF isn't clearly better than NZ. I've been following the ABs for almost 50 years and this is the first time in my life I've seen that.

    • @nathannweyer4741
      @nathannweyer4741 12 днів тому +3

      What positions would you say NZ are better than SA?
      Front row? nope.. Locks? nope... loose forwards? debatable but no clewar winner.. bakcline? nope

    • @user-eq9jv5uf7d
      @user-eq9jv5uf7d 12 днів тому +1

      Must be watching different games to me..there is not a lot between the teams as you will likely find out in the RC.

    • @barneyboy2008
      @barneyboy2008 12 днів тому

      ​​​@@nathannweyer4741 I think you need to read his comment again. Honestly, I think age will become an issue with the SA team before the next world cup.

    • @DavidSmith-yi8ou
      @DavidSmith-yi8ou 12 днів тому

      @@nathannweyer4741 actually I’d say ABs have front row parity including their reserves. Certainly in the propping department. SA prob have a slight edge at starting hooker - Marx specifically. Locks slight edge to SA, 7 to SA, 6 even, 8 to ABs. Backs I’d say pretty evenly match all in all. Not convinced with efficacy of bomb squad. Weren’t decisive in WC final against 14 and I thought SA lost structure when they came on against Ireland last weekend. Ireland actually found more space with the bomb squad on. So yeah, SA will hard to beat at home but they’re definitely not streets ahead of the ABs, France, England or Ireland. They certainly deserve their current ranking however.

    • @nathannweyer4741
      @nathannweyer4741 12 днів тому +1

      @@DavidSmith-yi8ou I like your take, I would say I am massively impressed with the young props in the AB's like Fletcher and Ethan. However I don't think you can deny the efficiency of the Bok front row and also the depth. I disagree that the bomb squad hasn't been proven. Time and time again they change the game. All Blacks in Twickenham for example or England in the semi-final just to name a few. I think the backs are an interesting debate because both sets are so good but also are better than each other at certain aspects of the game.

  • @Irish780
    @Irish780 12 днів тому

    Scotland is playing some serious team 🤣

  • @Alex55455
    @Alex55455 12 днів тому

    I thought the All Blacks were going to be number 2 after the last game. After this weeks game the ABs will claim it.

    • @Spikeaccount675
      @Spikeaccount675 12 днів тому

      Based on this past weekend, it is clear that both SA and NZ probability is closer to 50/50 than 70/30.

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 11 днів тому

      @@Spikeaccount675Not really, England aren’t in the top 3

  • @senseisaitama8684
    @senseisaitama8684 11 днів тому

    Lol NZ beats Ireland and come second in the RWC but are still behind Ireland.

  • @pdewaal100
    @pdewaal100 8 днів тому

    Boks won’t be caught this year

  • @mythaitours
    @mythaitours 12 днів тому

    As a rugby fan you get to watch your team and as many other games before the wife/girlfriend announces you will be sleeping on the couch. last weekend I got SA/Ireland and NZ/Eng and got to sleep in my bed...

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  11 днів тому

      I literally slept on the couch over the weekend 😅

  • @SPEED-si4xy
    @SPEED-si4xy 9 днів тому

    No tier one teams are brave enough to come and play in Fiji....they'll fall badly in world rankings.

  • @SAnd-pd1ou
    @SAnd-pd1ou 12 днів тому +1

    Disagree that England should be above Scotland. Easy WC draw and haven't beaten Scotland for 5 yrs

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  11 днів тому

      England beat Ireland though, Scotland didn't - cumulative thing I guess

    • @SAnd-pd1ou
      @SAnd-pd1ou 11 днів тому

      @TwoCentsRugby They will next Spring 😉

  • @santiagoremedi7385
    @santiagoremedi7385 12 днів тому

    That thumbnail for christ sake! Razor looks like a marionette! Good video tho lol

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  12 днів тому

      There's actually 3 versions running simultaneously! The Razor one is doing the next so far - beating Rassie and Galthie!

  • @careymokomoko110
    @careymokomoko110 12 днів тому

    France flogged the all blacks yet were above them rankings don't matter

  • @michaelmccarthy9411
    @michaelmccarthy9411 12 днів тому +1

    What about the performance review for the South Africa v Ireland match officials? Very poor

  • @adrianleonard6449
    @adrianleonard6449 12 днів тому +4

    South Africa has so much depth they should be ranked first ,second and third lol ......

  • @sandorclegane3658
    @sandorclegane3658 12 днів тому +2

    Win, lose or draw, the Irish will tell you they are the best.

  • @RobertLeighJames92
    @RobertLeighJames92 12 днів тому

    Why is Japan vs NZ not a test match.. What's the thing about them being called XV and Maori too?

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  11 днів тому

      Yeah neither were the full test sides

  • @georgefrederikoosthuizen891
    @georgefrederikoosthuizen891 12 днів тому

    Ye looking at some post...i think gatland is one off the most overated coach ever..

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  11 днів тому

      Hopefully he can turn things around because his legacy is at risk aye

  • @Lesssvav
    @Lesssvav 12 днів тому +4

    Bold prediction: AB’s will move to 1 by the end of the year, and will remain there years.

    • @spervuurproduksies
      @spervuurproduksies 12 днів тому +6

      My bold prediction: AB's to lose in Eden Park and drop to 4th. Going to keep that spot for the rest of the year.

    • @karl5599
      @karl5599 12 днів тому +1

      @@Lesssvav my prediction is ab to brat saf but lose to ireland in November. Leaving ireland one ab 2 and saf 3 but all within a point of eachother.

    • @Lesssvav
      @Lesssvav 12 днів тому +1

      @@spervuurproduksies now THATS a bold prediction 🤣

    • @trartalacrem
      @trartalacrem 12 днів тому

      The real challenge is: Will you get to 100 points?

    • @archerzar5411
      @archerzar5411 12 днів тому +1

      @@karl5599 this is how is always is. I am not happy with the Boks at #1. We are usually better as the “wounded, but not out yet” team. So I hope the Boks drop to about 3 or 4 in the coming months, stay there for a few years and then win the next WC from 3rd place.

  • @RushNZ_
    @RushNZ_ 12 днів тому +1

    No one cares about rankings

    • @TwoCentsRugby
      @TwoCentsRugby  12 днів тому +4

      You'd be surprised 😅

    • @rossd6809
      @rossd6809 12 днів тому +1

      Perhaps sponsors might have a little interest.. I dunno.

    • @minki46664
      @minki46664 12 днів тому +1

      It does affect the WC pools, so there is that.