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Scotland thrash a sorry Argentina 15-44 to finish their summer series.
This is Scotland's heaviest ever away win over a Tier 1 nation, eclipsing their 23 point win over Ireland in 1984.
Scotland reclaim most of the ranking points they lost to the USA last week, closing the gap on South Africa.
... New Zealand and Ireland are a clear 1 and 2, but just under 3 points separates 3-7.
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England beat the Boks 10-25, halting their losing run and salvaging some dignity from their tour.
In doing so they climb back up from 6th to 4th in the rankings, reclaiming some of the points lost in the past two matches.
Had they won by just 1 more point they would have snuck past Wales into 3rd.
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Ireland complete their first series win down under since 1979 with a 16-20 victory over the Australians.
This victory closes the margin to NZ in first, and relegated the Australians to fifth.
South Africa can hold 4th with a win, but can't go any higher.
... England can also take 4th with a win, and even take 3rd with a heavy (>15 point) win.
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Here's a quick run down of how each game might affect the World Rankings, and how the standings could look come the end of the weekend...
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New Zealand welcome France down in Dunedin for the final test in their 3 match series. With New Zealand having already clinched the series, this match will be about pride for France, who will feel they deserved more from the first 2 matches.
Dunedin may represent their best chance. The All Black record there is perhaps the weakest of all New Zealand strongholds. And the last team to beat them there? France again ...
The Kiwis are currently on a 13 match unbeaten streak again...st the French, their best ever, so the French are certainly overdue a win.
Our computer gives the New Zealanders a strong advantage, but if there is any team that doesn't play to the statistics, it is France.
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Australia and Ireland clash for the decider in their 3 match series. With the Irish recently breaking their Australia win duck, can they go one further and win the series?
Ireland have a positive win record in Sydney, but the deciding match was actually a World Cup match against Namibia, so probably can't be used as a positive statistic for Ireland...
However, Australia's worsening record there perhaps can be. Between 2000-2010 they played 26 and won 19. However, between 2010...-2018 they have played 13 and won only 4, dropping from 73% to 31%.
Should Ireland win they will cement their number 2 spot, climbing above 90 points for the first time, with the Australians dropping to 5th. Should Australia win however, Ireland will remain in 2nd, and the Wallabies will climb above Wales into 3rd.
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England venture to Cape Town next, hoping to avoid a series whitewash and their 7th consecutive defeat (including the Baba's).
Depending on whether or not you include Barbarians games, a loss would equal England's worst run since either 2007, or 1904-1906, given the 2007 run of losses included a win against the Barbarians.
England have won in Cape Town before, but not against the Springboks - with the English win coming against Australia in the 1995 World Cup. The following ...week they were steamrollered (in Cape Town) by NZ and a young Jonah Lomu.
However, there is evidence to suggest that Cape Town is the weakest of the South African venues, so perhaps England will have their best chance of a win here. Given the changes to both sides it could certainly follow a different pattern to the matches seen so far.
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Scotland complete their summer tour in Argentina this Saturday. With both sides reeling from bad losses in the previous week, who will gather themselves best?
It's tough to say. Statistically at least, Scotland have the advantage. They have won most of their recent matches, and the last 4 played in Argentina.
They are also ranked considerably above their opponents at the moment and have, over the past few years had a much better run of form. Argentina have just 2 wins since t...he start of 2017.
However, Scotland's away form is woeful, and with a weakened touring side, could be easy pickings for an Argentine side desperate for a win.
It's a tough match to call, but our computer has given it the once over and applied the same cold, machine logic. The result?
Scotland by 2.
If nothing else, it looks like a great game.
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Japan welcome Georgia for the third of their Summer Tests, and will be looking to avenge last weeks defeat to Italy.
Georgia have also had quite a good 2017/18, but after a defeat in their last game against Fiji will be looking to turn their fortunes around.
Japan lead the head to head, winning 4 of the 5 matches played between the sides, often by a narrow margin. Both the teams are very similarly ranked, indicating similar strength, so this could be another close one and wel...l worth a watch.
Our computer gives Japan an 11 point advantage, which seems heavy, but maybe it knows something we don’t...
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Fiji take on Tonga in their final Summer matches. Fiji have a strong head to head lead, having won 61 of their 90 matches, and leading the recent head to head at home in Fiji.
Fiji and Tonga have both been ranked relatively similarly throughout history, but the Fijians have home advantage and therefore are favourites in our model.
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Our computer's predictions for the final weekend of the Summer Tests
How does it make you feel? Confused? Scared? Filled with wrath and vengeful fury?
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Overnight the USA defeated Scotland 30-29 for their first T1 victory since France in 1924 (were the tiers around then?)
The US are now 7 matches unbeaten, currently the best in World Rugby, ahead of the ABs on 6.
The USA win means they take nearly maximum ranking points off the Scots, but there are no positional changes.
... The Eagles make up a lot of ground up on Tonga in 14th. Scotland lose ground to England.
Scotland also continue their woeful record away from home.
The Scots will no doubt be looking at their group stage fixture against Japan in the World Cup with increasing trepidation if this run continues.
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The computer's predictions ahead of USA and Scotland. Can the US extend their hot streak?
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Wales demolish Argentina 12-30 to complete their tour with 3 wins from 3.
These results will take them up to 3rd in the World Rankings when released on Monday. Just over 2 points separate 3rd to 7th so likely more movements next week.
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The computer's predictions ahead of Canada and Russia.
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The computer’s predictions ahead of Argentina and Wales. Wales now the favourites after last weekends win.
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England lose to the Boks 23-12, registering their 6th consecutive loss (if you count Baba's).
This equals their worst ever run since 2014 when they also lost 6 (1 v Baba's).
A loss next week would equal their worst ever run of 7, back in 1904.
... South Africa's win elevates them to 5th in the world, promoting Wales to 4th, with England sliding to 6th.
A Welsh win over Argentina would take them into 3rd.
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England are up against it. Nobody has ever come from behind at half time to win at Bloemfontein.
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As it stands, South Africa will leapfrog England into 5th, demoting the English to 6th.
But if England come back and win they will take 3rd back from Australia. It's tight in the middle.
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