All Blacks coach Steve Hansen's rubbished the importance of world rankings ahead of the Rugby World Cup
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen's rubbished the importance of world rankings ahead of the Rugby World Cup
23 July 2019
If New Zealand had lost to Argentina, they could have lost the top spot to Wales depending on the margin of defeat.
Hansen says the rankings mean nothing ahead of a World Cup.
He says they've shown that many times, particularly in 2007 when they were entered number one and exited in the quarter-finals.
Midfielder Sonny Bill Williams is fit for selection for Saturday's test against South Africa in the capital, as is Shannon Frizell.
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