Australia will not just be playing for the Webb Ellis Cup on Sunday but also the right to be ranked the best team in the world for the first time. Photo / Getty Images
Australia will not just be playing for the Webb Ellis Cup on Sunday but also the right to be ranked the best team in the world for the first time. Photo / Getty Images
Australia have never been ranked as the number one side in world rugby - a statistic that could all change on Sunday morning.
A win over New Zealand this weekend will grant them that title for the first time; becoming just the fourth team ever to be ranked in thetop position after New Zealand, South Africa and England.
The All Blacks have dominated the rankings since they were introduced in 2003 and have occupied top spot since November 2009.
However, with Australia's recent Rugby Championship success, as well as an unbeaten record so far in this tournament, the Wallabies could make history for their country with any margin of victory.
