All Blacks legend Richie McCaw believes that the confidence Eddie Jones has restored to England poses the biggest threat to the All Blacks ahead of the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
McCaw who played for the All Blacks 148 times led them to two Rugby World Cup titles in 2011 and 2015.
The former captain has identified traits in England that have been constant in the great All Blacks sides and senses that Jones's men, perhaps for the first time since Sir Clive Woodward's side were crowned world champions in 2003, genuinely believe they can become the No.1 side in Japan.
New Zealand's first match against England in four years, at Twickenham next November, has been described as one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures in the build‑up to the World Cup.
McCaw believes the All Blacks, having used 2017 as a foundation year for Japan, must pull ahead again to nullify England's attempt to hunt them down.
England has lost just once in 22 tests since Jones took charge in 2016, moving up to second in the world rankings.
Source: NZ Herald
