Most people have no idea that this game against Wales is absolutely crucial, and it's imperative that we win it.
Being our last game, and the fact that the 6 nations teams are playing a few games in the first half of next year, if we lose this last game, and they perform well in their games next year, we could drop to 8th in the IRB rankings.
So what's the problem?
Well, not long after these games are played early next year, the draw for the rugby world cup is being done, and we won't have played anymore games to improve our IRB ranking and as always, the top 4 ranked teams always head each draw in the world cup.
Dropping down to 8th could seriously affect who we end up with in that draw.
