Canada flanker Chauncey O'Toole passes the ball in a 46-19 loss to France at McLean Park in Napier, New Zealand. Canada flanker Chauncey O'Toole passes the ball in a 46-19 loss to France at McLean Park in Napier, New Zealand. (Franck Fife/Getty Images)

Canada has dropped one spot to No. 12 in the latest International Rugby Board world rankings.

The Canadian men had jumped three places to No. 11 thanks to their opening World Cup win over Tonga. But Canada paid for its ensuing loss to France.

Japan, Canada's next opponent, slipped two spots to No. 15.

Argentina moved up one place to No. 8 at the expense of Scotland (No. 9).

Samoa (No. 10), Tonga (No. 13) and Georgia (No. 14) each rose two places.

Fiji fell two rungs to No. 16 while Italy slipped one spot to No. 11.