Wales have never reached as high as second in the world rankings. Photo / AP
Wales have moved to a new high of second in the latest World Rugby rankings following Sunday's dramatic Rugby World Cup group A win over England at Twickenham.
The 25-23 victory has propelled Wales from fourth to second in the rankings still topped by the All Blacks.
Australia have moved
down a place to third despite two strong wins against Fiji and Uruguay to open their World Cup campaign. The Wallabies next face England at Twickenham on Sunday with the English dropping to sixth in the rankings after sitting in third.
Ireland have moved up a spot to fourth on the back of their two wins over Canada and Romania while South Africa have bounced back to fifth place after a drop to sixth following their opening shock defeat to Japan.
France and Argentina hold seventh and eight spots respectively while unbeaten Scotland have moved into the top 10, jumping from 12th to ninth. Fiji round out the top 10.
