Jamie George wants his England team-mates to ‘love’ facing the All Blacks

Jamie George has urged his England team-mates to embrace the challenge of taking on the All Blacks in New Zealand.

The size of the task at hand is laid bare by England’s record against the All Blacks – eight wins in 43 Tests and only two achieved in New Zealand.This afternoon, players spent time visiting a food bank to pack up essential boxes to be delivered to vulnerable families across Auckland.However, England captain George is excited to take on the All Blacks in a two-Test series which starts on July 6.

“This is what rugby for me is all about. Coming out to tours like this, to hostile places and trying to compete against the best.”The England captain along with other members of the squad offered to pack food boxes and brought along Yorkshire Tea after they landed in the country on Monday.Victory over Japan continued England’s resurgence under Borthwick after they ended a mixed Six Nations campaign with strong displays against Ireland and France.

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