Rugby Union Power Rankings Assess Contenders One Year Out From Global Tournament

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South Africa enters the final year before the rugby showcase as the team to beat following a commanding series win.

As the global rugby union showcase in Australia approaches in one year, analysts have released power rankings evaluating the competitive standing of all participating nations. South Africa remains the team to beat following a series victory over New Zealand and a strong recovery after bench changes in a recent fixture. Other leading contenders, including the hosts, New Zealand, France, and England, are also undergoing squad evaluations and preparations.

South Africa secured a three-to-one series victory over New Zealand earlier in the year.
A total of twenty-four national teams are scheduled to participate in the tournament across Australia.
South Africa demonstrated resilience by mounting a strong comeback after the coaching staff emptied the bench in their latest match against Australia.

By the numbers

24teams taking part in Australia

1series deficit overcome by South Africa

3series victories secured by South Africa

Why it matters

Power rankings provide a comparative baseline for national teams as they enter the final twelve-month preparation window before the sport's marquee quadrennial event.

What outlets agree on

Major rugby nations are currently being evaluated in power rankings as the one-year countdown begins for the tournament hosted in Australia.

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