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Published 16:24 15 Sept 2018 BST
Updated 13:53 16 Sept 2018 BST
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It is certainly tough at the top for the All Blacks. Such has been their dominance that many of their victories, especially at home, do not see them gain many rankings points. Conversely, any defeat proves costly.
For example, were New Zealand to lose to Argentina in Buenos Aires on September 29 they would drop another two points and be just 0.4 ahead of Ireland. A heavy defeat would see them drop to second.
With Ireland up to their best ever rankings total - on the back of a 12-match winning streak that includes a Six Nations Grand Slam - it the AB's rankings blip could add to the stakes when both sides meet in Dublin, this November.
Looking at the calculations, as the rankings currently stand, Ireland would need to beat New Zealand by 16+ points to overtake them at the top of the rankings.
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