England will be hoping to push New Zealand all the way in November © Getty Images
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Writing in the New Zealand Herald, Wynne Gray is optimistic England and Wales will offer the All Blacks a significant challenge in the November internationals.
“There has almost been an air of resignation about these trips, from the All Blacks and their opponents.Perhaps no more, though.
“Wales have been muscling up, while ol' Beetlebrow Martin Johnson - who often gave the "we're learning" post-defeat soundbite in his early coaching life - has been talking a little more resolutely about England this season. He believes his players are hitting fitness levels they have never before achieved and have cottoned on to the new law interpretations.
He added: “For the All Blacks' sake and for the sport, let's hope some of the off-field optimism translates into some quality opposition in November.”
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