Rugby weekend features ranking shifts and Italian Supercoppa

A major weekend of rugby action features high-stakes matches that could significantly impact the World Rugby Rankings. The final match of the ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ series between South Africa and the All Blacks in Baltimore will determine who claims the top spot in the rankings; a New Zealand victory would see them overtake South Africa.

In Italy, Benetton Rugby faces the Black Lion in Georgia as a final test before the United Rugby Championship. Additionally, the Italian Supercoppa final between Valorugby and Petrarca Padova will take place in L'Aquila.

Other international matches in the Pacific Nations Cup involving Japan and Fiji are also being closely watched, as their results could influence their proximity to Italy in the global standings.