Wallabies move up rugby Test rankings

The Wallabies have jumped up two spots to third in the latest world rugby rankings.

Australia claimed second place in the Rugby Championship, behind world No.1 New Zealand, to move ahead of Ireland and South Africa.

Michael Cheika's side recorded two wins, two draws and two losses in the recent four-nation tournament that featured the All Blacks, Springboks and Argentina.

The All Blacks extended their lead at the top, over second-place England, after an unbeaten Rugby Championship campaign.

Argentina remain in 10th place after losing their past six Tests.

WORLD RUGBY RANKINGS:

1. New Zealand - 95.52

2. England - 90.14

3. Australia - 85.59

4. Ireland - 85.39

5. South Africa - 85.03

6. Scotland - 82.47

7. Wales - 81.73

8. France - 79.63

9. Fiji - 79.48

10. Argentina - 76.93