Wallabies legend Gregan tips Eddie's England to lift World Cup

TOKYO - Former Wallabies captain George Gregan on Wednesday backed England to win a wide-open Rugby World Cup in Japan this year and defended his old coach Eddie Jones's punishing methods."They will be dangerous because they have the ability to score a lot of points," added Gregan, who played 139 times for the Wallabies, lifting the 1999 World Cup and reaching the 2003 final under Jones.

But Gregan insisted Eddie Jones was the right man to lead England, who broke both their hearts when Jonny Wilkinson slotted a drop goal at the end of extra time to win the 2003 final."Not many champions get there by taking short cuts. Unfortunately, you have to hit the hurt locker." "A lot of that's between the ears, but they have it in them - they've got enough big-game players with plenty of experience.

"Beating New Zealand can be done," added Gregan. "The Lions were outstanding in 2017 and what South Africa did last year in Wellington was an amazing performance. It's a very open World Cup - everyone's beaten everyone."

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