Favourites position a novelty for Wales

The Welsh suffered an embarrassing whitewash last year but, after their heroics in Australia, have been tipped by England’s World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson to spring a surprise.

Wales open their campaign against Scotland in Cardiff tomorrow buoyed by their displays against New Zealand and England last October even though both ended in defeat.

“We are in a situation now that we are playing some good rugby but we have to concentrate on our own game,” said Harris.