England have slipped in the World Rugby rankings following their 31-20 defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield.
Coach Steve Borthwick’s side saw their 12-match winning run end in Edinburgh, resulting in a drop to fourth.
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France, who did not gain any ranking points from their 54-12 hammering of Wales in Cardiff due to the large gap in ranking points between the sides, climbed to third.
Scotland moved up to ninth, while Italy – who lost 20-13 to Ireland in Dublin – dropped to 10th.
Ireland remain fifth after not gaining any ranking points from their clash with the Azzurri due to the large gap in ranking points between the sides.
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World Rugby rankings (Top 15)
1. South Africa 93.94
2. New Zealand 90.33
3. (↑1) France 88.40
4. (↓1) England 87.71 (-1.70)
5. Ireland 86.81 (+0.00)
6. Argentina 84.97
7. Australia 81.53
8. Fiji 81.14
9. (↑1) Scotland 81.10 (+1.70)
10. (↓1) Italy 79.81 (-0.00)
11. Wales 74.23
12. Japan 74.09
13. Georgia 73.18
14. Uruguay 69.19
15. Spain 69.16
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