Cape Town - Wales have climbed one place to fifth in the latest World Rugby rankings after a 23-16 victory over Ireland set up a thrilling climax to the Six Nations with three sides tied on six points.
According to the World Rugby website, the Welsh victory, in a match which saw Sam Warburton surpass Ryan Jones’ record for the most Tests as captain, leaves them, Ireland and England battling for the title this coming Saturday.
Wales’ climb comes at the expense of Australia, who have now fallen to their lowest ever position since the World Rugby rankings were introduced in October 2003.