England coach Steve Borthwick says there is no doubt that Ireland are currently the best team in the world despite not winning the World Cup.
On Saturday night, England will take on Ireland in a blockbuster Six Nations battle, and it will be a match that the Springboks are likely to watch closely.
Of course, it should be remember that the Springboks will face Ireland in two blockbuster Tests in July, which may also help to settle a raging debate over which team is the best in the world. According to the official world rugby rankings, the world champion Springboks are the No. 1 team in the world. More than twoWith Ireland now taking on fifth-placed England, they could earn more ranking points if they secure another expected win, with Borthwick insisting that he viewed the Irish as the top team.
“Let’s be clear, Ireland right now, we can all agree, are the best team in the world. They might not have won the World Cup, but the way they’ve been playing through the first period of this championship, they are the best team in the world.”
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