Joe Launchbury is prepared to take on a "formidable" New Zea

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Stuart Lancaster's side go into their final autumn international on the back of encouraging wins over Australia and Argentina, but Launchbury knows the world champions will provide the biggest test of the series.

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England were criticised for their second-half performance in the 31-12 win over the Pumas last weekend, when they were restricted to one late converted try after leading 24-6 at the interval.

The Wasps lock is aware they cannot afford any lapse against New Zealand, and he outlined the importance of taking their chances if they are to repeat their famous win over the All Blacks last December.

"I think first and foremost we're happy with the win last weekend," said Launchbury. "Any win in international rugby should be cherished and we should be happy with.

"But at the same time we felt we had a very strong first half and played some great rugby and perhaps in the second half we didn't reach those heights again.

"I think obviously you give a fair bit of credit to Argentina, they came back very hard. They're a passionate country and we knew they weren't going to lie down.