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All Blacks slip to lowest world ranking

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New Zealand have fallen to fifth in World Rugby's latest rankings after a loss to South Africa. (AP PHOTO)
Camera IconNew Zealand have fallen to fifth in World Rugby's latest rankings after a loss to South Africa. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AP

New Zealand have dropped to an all-time low of fifth on World Rugby's official rankings list.

The All Blacks' 26-10 defeat against South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener continued a dismal run of form.

It was their third successive loss following two home reversals against Ireland in July, which represents New Zealand's worst run of results since 1998.

And they have now swapped places with England, who move up to fourth, as pressure mounts on All Blacks head coach Ian Foster.

Ireland, on the back of their 2-1 Test series triumph against New Zealand, remain top, with reigning Six Nations champions France second and the Springboks third.

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Australia are sixth with Scotland in seventh place and Wales eighth.

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