The sport’s global governing body latest league table has been published taking into account matches played between December 11 and February 8.

There was no change in the top 10 teams, but Australia, the reigning Commonwealth Games champions, did manage to increase their lead over neighbours New Zealand.

They have 208 points, which is 22 more than their rivals, courtesy of their undefeated run during the Quad Series earlier this year.

England, who finished second in the Quad Series, sit in third place in the rankings while Jamaica are fourth.

The remainder of the top 10 is made up by South Africa, Malawi, Fiji, Wales, Trinidad and Tobago and Scotland.