The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians has climbed to its highest position of eighth in the World Rugby Rankings.

This after Fiji secures its first ever win 21-14 to France over the weekend and moved from 10th position to 8th.

With 1.55 points awarded to them, Fiji’s overall score is now 77.95 points which takes them above both France and Argentina.

France and Argentina drop a place to ninth and 10th.

Meanwhile, New Zealand end a ninth straight season on top of the rankings.

World Rugby Rankings

1. New Zealand – 92.54
2. Ireland – 91.17
3. Wales – 87.24
4. England – 86.22
5. South Africa – 84.58
6. Australia – 82.40
7. Scotland – 81.84
8. Fiji – 77.95
9.France – 77.33
10. Argentina – 77.05