O'Sullivan names England World Cup favourites

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan installed England as favourites for the World Cup later this year after seeing his side overwhelmed in the RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam decider at Lansdowne Road.

Ireland, who had won their last 10 matches, conceded five tries – two from Will Greenwood and one each by Lawrence Dallaglio, Mike Tindall and Dan Luger - in losing 42-6 to an England team playing with formidable power and speed.