In a setback for Japan, their Rugby team is poised to experience its lowest ranking in nearly eight years, as indicated by the upcoming Rugby World Cup Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini scheduled for an update at 12 noon (UK) this Monday. Following a 35-12 defeat against Fiji in Tokyo on Saturday, Japan is expected to drop two places, landing them in the 14th position. This position mirrors their standing at the close of August 2015.

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 In a recurring issue, Japan lost one of their forwards to a red card in the first half for the second time in three RWC matches. This setback significantly hindered their performance against Fiji, marking their final home test before the Rugby World Cup 2023.  Japan has only one remaining warm-up Rugby World Cup match scheduled against Italy in Treviso on August 26th, offering them a final opportunity to rectify their performance before their matches against England, Argentina, Samoa, and Chile in Pool D.

 Despite overcoming challenges, such as talisman Michael Leitch’s red card in a previous game against Tonga, they were unable to surmount the obstacle posed by Pieter Labuschagné’s early dismissal in the seventh minute against Fiji. Fiji managed to score five tries, two of which were credited to scrum-half Frank Lomani. However, Japan can find encouragement in their strong finish, which yielded tries for wingers Jone Naikabula and Semisi Masirewa in the last 10 minutes of the RWC match.

Simon Raiwalui’s Fiji secured their third consecutive victory, having previously triumphed over Tonga and Samoa. This win would have propelled Fiji to the ninth rank in the rankings, if not for Wales’ impressive performance under Warren Gatland’s leadership, as they defeated England 20-9. Fiji, unfortunately, remains at the 10th spot, as the top 10 rankings remain unchanged.

France’s Missed Opportunity at Murrayfield:

However, a different outcome could have emerged if France and Australia had managed to maintain their substantial leads against Scotland and New Zealand in away matches. Notably, the All Blacks orchestrated a comeback from a halftime deficit of 17-3, securing a 23-20 victory with debut tries from Shaun Stevenson and Samipeni Finau. This triumph preserved their remarkable 22-year unbeaten record at home against Australia and solidified their second-place position in the rankings.

Had France Rugby world Cup held onto their advantage at Murrayfield, they would have posed a stronger challenge to top-ranked Ireland. Despite a promising first half with tries by Baptiste Couilloud, debutant Louis Bielle-Biarrey, and Cameron Woki, France faltered as Scotland staged an impressive turnaround, clinching a 25-21 victory. Rugby World Cup fans can buy Rugby World Cup Final Tickets from our website.

Ireland maintains its lead at the summit of the rankings, with a decisive 33-17 victory over Italy in Dublin. Caelan Doris delivered a standout performance, scoring two of Ireland’s five tries and earning the player-of-the-match accolade. Notably, Italy’s rankings position is set to improve despite their defeat, as their unchanged points tally from the Dublin Rugby World Cup matches places them slightly ahead of Japan.

Following a dominant 34-9 victory against Tonga in Apia, Samoa seizes the opportunity presented by Japan’s loss, ascending one spot to claim 12th place in the rankings. Another shift in position emerges from the USA’s remarkable 31-17 triumph over Romania in Bucharest. The Men’s Eagles, under the guidance of new head coach Scott Lawrence, introduced a new era with flair, featuring nine debutants among their matchday 23.

Julián Montoya: Argentina’s New Rugby World Cup Captain:

The USA’s resounding win garners them 1.29 points, while Uruguay’s 26-18 home victory against Namibia yields a more modest 0.21 points. Consequently, a swap is set to transpire in the rankings, with the rejuvenated Eagles climbing to 17th place and Los Teros sliding to the 18th position. Another match of consequence involved South Africa’s clash with Argentina in Buenos Aires.

Building on a narrow victory from the previous week, the Springboks secured a more decisive 24-13 win in their subsequent encounter. However, this margin fell short of propelling them beyond France into third place. As a result, they retain their hold on the fourth position, while Argentina holds steady in seventh place, boasting a slight advantage of one point over Australia. For more about Argentina Rugby World Cup Tickets.

In a noteworthy development, Julián Montoya was unveiled as the captain of the Argentina Rugby World Cup squad in their final Squad Announcement prior to the France Rugby World Cup 2023. Los Pumas unveiled their complete 33-man roster for the upcoming F Rugby World Cup tournament in France, with Montoya serving as a pivotal figure in the squad. Samoa capitalized on their commanding 34-9 triumph against Tonga in Apia, capitalizing on Japan’s setback to advance one spot, securing the 12th position in the rankings.

 The landscape of the rankings also shifted due to the remarkable 31-17 victory of the USA over Romania in Bucharest. Guided by the fresh leadership of head coach Scott Lawrence, the Men’s Eagles ushered in a new era with panache, introducing nine debutants among their matchday 23. The resounding victory for the USA translated to the acquisition of 1.29 points, whereas Uruguay’s more modest 26-18 home win against Namibia earned them 0.21 points.

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 Consequently, a swap is in the offing in the rankings, with the revitalized Eagles ascending to the 17th position, while Los Teros slip to the 18th spot. Another pivotal encounter involved South Africa’s clash with Argentina in Buenos Aires. Building upon a slender victory from the previous week, the Springboks secured a more emphatic 24-13 win in their subsequent bout. However, the margin proved insufficient to propel them past France Rugby World Cup into third place.

Consequently, they maintain their grasp on the fourth position, while Argentina remains resolute in the seventh spot, enjoying a marginal one-point advantage over Australia. In a significant announcement, Julián Montoya was unveiled as the captain of the Argentina Rugby World Cup squad in their final Squad Announcement preceding the Rugby World Cup 2023.

 Los Pumas revealed their comprehensive 33-man roster for the upcoming tournament in France Rugby World Cup with Montoya assuming a pivotal leadership role within the squad. Sordoni makes a significant comeback to the Pumas’ starting lineup, ending a 14-month absence due to a series of injuries. Ahead of the Rugby Championship opener, Coach Cheika has strategically placed Argentina’s two most capped players of all time on the bench.

 Agustin Creevy assumes the role of backup for captain Montoya as the hooker, while Nicolas Sanchez (with 95 caps) provides cover for fly-half Carreras. Among the reserves, Mayco Vivas and Eduardo Bello are designated as replacement props, supported by Rubiolo’s inclusion as a lock, and Santiago Grondona as a member of the back row. Expanding the team’s options, Lautaro Bazan Velez and Matias Orlando stand ready as further alternatives from the bench, bolstering the backline.

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