The Netherlands cannot improve their rating with victory over Colombia due to the 16.10 rating points between the teams before home weighting is factored in.
However, the Netherlands will fall two places in defeat, slipping below Samoa and Fiji.
The Dutch will equal their lowest ever position of 18th if the margin of defeat is more than 15 points.
Colombia will jump two places to 26th with a victory that will retain their place in WXV 3 in 2024.
A new high of 24th will be Colombia’s if they win by more than 15 points in Amsterdam.
Rankings
England 96.18
New Zealand 90.56
France 87.89
Canada 86.27
Australia 81.61
Wales 76.67
Italy 75.61
Scotland 74.37
USA 72.02
Ireland 71.52
Match officials
Doriane Domenjo (France) will take charge of a test featuring a South American side for the first time as Colombia visit the Netherlands. It will be only the second time she referees a non-European team and her second Test involving the Netherlands.
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