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Sir John Kirwan reveals his top five rugby teams following the dramatic Six Nations Championship. France clinches the title with four wins, including a thrilling 48-46 victory over England. Ireland, despite defeating Scotland, falls short and remains third in the World Rugby rankings, just ahead of France in fourth. The Springboks and All Blacks hold the top two spots. England plummets to sixth after four consecutive losses, with Scotland and the Wallabies in seventh and eighth, respectively. Kirwan controversially places New Zealand above South Africa, highlighting the inconsistency in northern hemisphere teams. His rankings: All Blacks, Springboks, France, Ireland, and a toss-up between the Wallabies or Scotland for fifth. Despite a shaky 2025, Kirwan is optimistic about the All Blacks under new coach Dave Rennie, citing improved Super Rugby standards. Springboks legend Victor Matfield emphasizes the competitive edge in the France-Ireland rivalry.
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