The All Blacks are set for an all-time low when the World Rugby rankings are updated tomorrow.
Ian Foster's side will slip to fourth spot in the official rankings following the 23-12 defeat to Ireland.
The All Blacks have never been a low as fourth before since the World Rugby rankings began in 2003. The All Blacks ranking points will drop to 88.17, down from 92.12 when Foster took over as head coach before the 2020 season.
It equals New Zealand's lowest ever ranking score, following their semifinal defeat at the 2003 World Cup and in the wake of their maiden defeat to Argentina in November 2020.