England 'desperate to win' in New Zealand - George
Written by I Dig SportsEngland believe it could be "a very special week" as they chase a first Test series win in New Zealand, says captain Jamie George.
The first match of the two-Test series against the new-look All Blacks takes place on Saturday in Dunedin.
The men's team have only won two Tests in New Zealand, their last win coming in 2003.
Asked about that record by BBC Sport, George said: "It's hard because you are desperate for a win out here because we know how hard it is to do.
"What we have done really well this week is lay the foundations properly, get the understanding of what we want to do and why and then build throughout the week.
"It's been bubbling away nicely and if we apply ourselves, the way that I know that we can and the way we have this week, it could be a very special week for us."
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