Without playing, the France team lost a place in the world rankings on Monday to move up to third place. It was overtaken by New Zealand, which took advantage of its great success in Australia on Saturday in Melbourne (7-38) to move into second place, behind Ireland.
By winning in Scotland, fifth in this world ranking, on Saturday (4:00 p.m.), regardless of the score margin, the French team would be sure to regain second place, regardless of the result of New Zealand – Australia. a little earlier in the day (4:35 a.m. French time). She could even go first if Ireland lost at home against Italy (9:00 p.m.).
