Ireland have replaced Australia in third place in the World Rugby Rankings thanks to the Wallabies' heavy loss at the hands of Scotland at Murrayfield.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika Photo: Photosport
The 53-24 scoreline resulted in a loss of 1.8 rating points for Michael Cheika's side, to leave them just behind Ireland who scored a 28-19 home win over Argentina.
The All Blacks' 33-18 win over Wales in Cardiff sees them preserve their advantage over England at the top of the rankings heading into 2018.
In the only other change in the top ten Argentina replace France at eight.
Tonga's 25-20 win over Romania in Bucharest lifts the 'Ikale Tahi up two places to 13th, relegating Italy and Romania in the process.
1. New Zealand
2. England
3. Ireland
4. Australia
5. South Africa
6.Scotland
7. Wales
8. Argentina
9.France
10. Fiji
