England captaincy for 2019 World Cup undecided - Eddie Jones

England coach Eddie Jones revealed that he is yet to decide on whether Dylan Hartley will continue to lead the red rose team in the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Ever since Jones took from Stuart Lancaster, England have been on a 13-match unbeaten streak and 14 overall with Hartley leading them to a Grand Slam victory during 2016 Six Nations, a maiden victory in the Test series in Australia and an undefeated autumn internationals campaign.

Hartley, who was serving a six-week ban while playing for his Aviva Premiership club Northampton Saints was forced to prove his fitness in a stimulated match on Wednesday and should he come out successful, he will be leading England in their title defence during the Six Nations 2017 tournament.

Jones insisted that it's too early to think about the 2019 World Cup captaincy and further added that the decision will be made in due course.

"Dylan's our 'foundation' captain but the next two years will be our (2019) tournament captain. Whether that's Dylan - it's a possibility - or someone else is something we'll appraise."

Asked about the World Cup that takes place in Japan in two years' time, Jones forecast a final between his side and New Zealand, adding: "England to win by a point. It'll be a cracking game."

The 56-year-old also backed recently appointed Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones to lead the British and Irish Lions for their summer tour of New Zealand.

"I think the captain has to be a guaranteed selection and the guy who stands out at this stage is Alun Wyn Jones," said the England boss.

"He's a hard Test player. I don't think it's any coincidence he's just been made captain of Wales."