RANKINGS UPDATE: Three northern hemisphere sides firmly in the top 5
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Following successful tours for Ireland and Wales, and a final Test win for England in South Africa, the three Six Nations teams have cemented their spots in the World Rugby Rankings top five, giving them a different look to what we're all used to.
England moved up to fourth place in the rankings after they avoided a third and final Test loss in Cape Town, as they beat South Africa 25-10. While they ultimately lost the series 2-1, their victory at Newlands earned them one and a third points, lifting them above both Australia and South Africa.
Had another three points come from the boot of Far…