The XV of France won two places in the World Rugby ranking in 2020. -
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Beyond the simple happiness of seeing our Blues (re) having fun on the field, we will not shy away from this news either: The XV of France has won a place to climb to fifth in the world rankings in the World Rugby ranking published on Monday after his 38-21 success ahead of Wales.
The Blues, who started 2020 in seventh place, thus double Australia and move closer to Ireland, fourth, their next opponent on Saturday, in a late match of the 2020 Six Nations Tournament.
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When he took office, coach Fabien Galthié announced his desire to install France "in the top three in the world".
Reigning world champion South Africa continues to dominate the World Rugby rankings, ahead of New Zealand.
England, beaten by the Sprinboks in the 2019 World Cup final, completed the podium.
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