Six Nations: England are 'not far from favouritism for World Cup' – English mediaSky SportEngland wing Jonny May crossed for a hat-trick in the opening half-hour as England crushed France 44-8. English media continue to rave about England's thumping of France and believe their commanding start to the Six Nations leaves them "not far from favouritism for the World Cup" later this year. Eddie Jones team have not stopped building on that blistering first thirty minutes against New Zealand." "If England produce a third defining performance, they'll not be far from favouritism for the World Cup. "Their concession of 44 points to an England team who declared their innings closed after 55 minutes was pitiful.

Source: Stuff February 11, 2019 19:52 UTC