Wales are favourites now says artful Eddie

By ALEX BYWATER

Jibe: Eddie Jones

Dragon’s roar: George North celebrates scoring the only try of the game
PICTURE: Getty Images

ENGLAND head coach Eddie Jones heaped the pressure on Wales by declaring them World Cup favourites after his side were beaten 13-6 at a raucous Principality Stadium.
Victory for Warren Gatland’s side saw them officially move to No.1 in World Rugby’s rankings for the first time thanks to a George North try and the boots of Dan Biggar and Leigh Halfpenny.
Wales have now overtaken New Zealand as the game’s best side although Jones insiste...

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