Rankings blow for Scotland

Published: Monday, 6. February, 2012 in category Wales
Scotland: Lost 13-6 to England

The Scots' 13-6 loss relegated them one place to 11th, swapping positions with Samoa in the latest International Rugby Board rankings list.

England stay fifth, but Wales have climbed two places to sixth as a result of Sunday's thrilling 23-21 victory over Ireland in Dublin, with the Irish falling to eighth.

Six Nations title favourites France, conquerors of Italy two days ago, remain third behind world champions and runaway leaders New Zealand, while Australia lie second.