they definatly were. but now I'm not so sure. they are definatly one of the best in the world. but not THE best. i'd say its immpossible to choose a best team in the world right now
New Zealand are arguabbly the best rugby nation in the world.
The sport that New Zealand is best at is mostly rugby
New Zealand won the very first world cup in 1987. They have won the Tri-Nations Cup the most times out of anyone (10 or 11 times) and have been anounced by the International Rugby Board as the worlds best rugby team.
New Zealand by far. New Zealand has won the world title 5 times in a row and has hold it for 7 times. Fiji is the next best with only holding it twice. New Zealand is the best 7s side.
AnswerRichie McCaw of New Zealand
Wales, new zealand, scarlets and ospreys
Although South Africa has recently beaten New Zealand and South Africa are the reigning champions of the world in Rugby, New Zealand is commonly thought to be the team to beat. So New Zealand would be the answer to your question.
YES, South Africa are the best followed closely by New Zealand. Otherwise they have no competition and they do have the best wing in the world (Brian Habana)! South Africa was also the 2007 Rugby World Cup Champions and the only undefeated team in the entire competition!
New Zealand used to be .... South Africa is currently the best in the world. -Currently ranked no 1. in the world -World Champions 1995 and 2007 -Super 14 Champions 2009 -Sevens World Champions 2009 -Currently leading on the Tri-Nations log 2009
they both enjoy rugby and fiji is the best
Lord of the rings was filmed there and they are the best and most skilled at Rugby.
Jake mclennan dan carter of course and roccotoko