I cannot foresee any changes to the back line for Sunday, as nobody had a bad game in the first test. There were some lapses, that's all, that were few and far between on both sides. The Kiwis are under more pressure to make changes than us, and I don't think there's anybody out there that merits inclusion in the backs for England in this particular game. If we win this match and the series, then the third test would be the opportunity for experimental change. Seems like SOL will be the only one to drop out, unless there's another injury we don't know about.

Much better today from Lomax but i still say he should of played 7 with Tomkins at 1.

I like lomax at fb. I think he is a solid choice he defends well and joins in the attacking line very well and returns the ball strong, I think he is a better fb than hb and as Sam has lost a little pace and we need him a little more involved at 7 is a good choice, had things been the other way round I think not many would complain also

I think we've massively improved since last week an over the last few years that's twotsts against nz we've won on the bounce, that shows progression got to start beating the convicts regularly now.

The thing is, the Aussies dont seem to tire and make mistakes against us like the Kiwis did. I think the loss to the Kiwis was just a blip and they will be back next year and we will need to step it up another two levels to beat them.

With Widdop, Sam Burgess, Roby, Walmsley etc in this side I think we have more to give. I’d love a series against the Aussies here soon, not only do I think we could turn them over but I think there’s enough appetite for it to ensure three crowds of 40,000 plus.

Wasn't the last series defeat to New Zealand on home soil in 1998?