Jones hopes limited Russia can return home proud from Rugby World Cup

The coach and former Wales flanker is optimistic but realistic: ‘We’re not at a different level, we’re playing a different sport’They are not the biggest beasts in the east but, win or lose, the unheralded rugby men of Russia are planning to enjoy their rare moment in the global spotlight when the World Cup kicks off on Friday night. While even their own head coach, the former Welsh flanker Lyn Jones, gives them barely a 20% chance of upsetting hosts Japan in the tournament’s opening fixture, the Bears are definitely not a squad lacking for spirit or character.Defeats to Italy, Connacht and Je…