Friday 26 June 2020 09:06, UK
Scotland's last-gasp win over Argentina at the weekend has moved them up to seventh in the new World Rugby rankings.
It is Vern Cotter's side's highest position since September 2011, which sees them climb above France and Argentina, and should ensure a better seeding in next year's draw for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Greig Laidlaw's penalty in added on time secured a hard fought 19-16 win over the Pumas at Murrayfield on Saturday, with the South American side now slipping to ninth in the rankings.
Scotland take on Georgia at Rugby Park on Saturday in their last Test match before hosting Ireland in their Six Nations opener on February 4.
If they can maintain their new position they should avoid having to take on two major nations in the opening pool phase of the World Cup, with the draw set to take place in May.
Ireland, who recently beat New Zealand for the first time in 111 years, are the other big movers in the top 10 as they leapfrog South Africa into fourth spot.
Joe Schmidt's side host Australia on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 2.
The top three sides all remain the same, with the All Blacks in first place, followed by England and then Australia in third spot. Wales remain sixth, while Fiji, who were beaten 58-15 by England at Twickenham on Saturday, round out the top 10.
