The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Scotland slip to sixth
Scotland’s defeat to Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday has seen them slip to sixth in the official World Rugby standings.
Gregor Townsend’s men were fifth but have been overtaken by South Africa in the wake of their Dublin loss.
Joe Schmidt’s side are now second behind the All Blacks while England have slipped to third after consecutive away defeats to Scotland and France.
Australia are fourth and the Springboks fifth, with Wales and France seventh and eighth respectively.