Italy have matched their previous all-time best in the World Rugby rankings following their Six Nations win over Wales over the weekend.
It was a result that also helped lift Italy above Wales in the rankings for the first time since February 2013.
Given that neither side are scheduled to play again until July, it’s guaranteed that the status quo will remain as is for the next four months.Wales, on the other hand, have slipped to a record-equalling World Rugby rankings low of 10th having lost the most points over the last seven weeks.
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