Lancaster rallies Red Rose after loss to Boks

England head coach Stuart Lancaster claims his players already have their minds set on revenge after their narrow first Test loss to South Africa.

Lancaster’s side were edged out 22-17 by the Springboks in the opening game of their three-match series at Durban’s Kings Park on Saturday.

The challenge now gets tougher with the second Test taking place at altitude in Johannesburg and the Springboks’ limited preparation time no longer a factor, but Lancaster insists players are far from disheartened.

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