BAXTER: PAIN CAN BE OUR FUEL

FIN BAXTER has vowed to hit the wall - then run through it - as England seek revenge on New Zealand at Twickenham this weekend.

- BY ADAM HATHAWAY

The Harlequins prop played his first three Tests against the All Blacks last year, making his debut in the 16-15 defeat in Dunedin, the first in a hat-trick of heartbreaking near-misses.

England took New Zealand to the wire three times without getting over the line and are ready to throw the kitchen sink at the Kiwis for 80 minutes on Saturday.

The squad had a pep talk from marathon man and assistant coach Kevin Sinfield during the week, and were also addressed by Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler about the importance of doing it for your mates.

And Baxter is ready to go through the pain barrier as England aim for a first win against the All Blacks since 2019.