France get the jump on Ireland - in the rankings

France jumped ahead of Ireland in the IRB’s World Rankings following Saturday’s narrow victory over Scotland.

Only 0.16 points had separated Ireland in fifth from France in seventh going into the penultimate round of matches, but the 19-17 victory – secured after Jean-Marc Doussain’s late penalty — away from home — lifts Les Bleus above both the Irish and Wales.

Ireland’s victory over Italy had no impact on their rating as visitors to Dublin are ranked ninth.