By PETER JACKSON
MIKE Ruddock is backing Wales to win the World Cup and end the debate over their elevation to No. 1 in the global rankings.
The former Grand Slam coach has struck a private £20 bet that Wales will become only the second European team to collect the pot of gold, emulating England in 2003.
“This is the best chance Wales have ever had of winning the World Cup,’’ he told The Rugby Paper from his home near Dublin. “They have been pretty special over the last 18 months with the Grand Slam and winning 15 matches out of 16.
“On current form they ...