England fullback George Furbank insists that his side will look to seize on the opportunities as they face the All Blacks in the two-game Test series starting in Dunedin on Saturday.
All Blacks star Ardie Savea said the newly appointed skipper Scott Barrett will receive his full support as they line up to face England in a two-game Test series.
Steve Borthwick has handed the No.10 shirt to the Harlequin with Fin Smith on the bench while the decision to start Maro Itoje against Eddie Jones' Japan has come under scrutiny.
England captain Jamie George said the team will not be bothered by any mind games from their former head coach Eddie Jones as they face Japan in the upcoming encounter in Tokyo on Saturday.
George Ford started all five of England’s Six Nations matches but with the Sale No.10 ruled out through injury, opportunity knocks this summer for two of Borthwick’s brightest talents.
Kyle Sinckler will have the opportunity to conclude his English rugby career in style by making his debut for the Barbarians against Fiji at Twickenham next month.