England seek All Blacks boost in Six Nations

England coach Stuart Lancaster wants to use the team's record-breaking win over world champions New Zealand in December as a springboard to success in the forthcoming Six Nations Championship.

Following narrow defeats by Australia and South Africa, England stunned the world of rugby with a blistering 38-21 victory over the All Blacks at Twickenham on December 1.

The 17-point difference gave England their greatest winning margin against New Zealand but the manner of their victory was especially impressive.

Having gone 15-0 up early in the second half, England saw New Zealand close to within a point after two tries in three second-half minutes.

However, England themselves then responded with three tries of their own as Brad Barritt, Chris Ashton and Manu Tuilagi crossed New Zealand's line.

AFP