Rugby: England will be keen, says Lewis Moody

ENGLAND captain Lewis Moody is confident his men will come out with all guns blazing in tomorrow's second Test against Australia.

Moody detected an "air of nervousness" in the changing room before last weekend's 27-17 defeat to the Wallabies and he believes that contributed to England making such a slow start.

But the inclusion of Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs and Northampton lock Courtney Lawes, who will both make their first Test starts, has helped inject fresh enthusiasm into the side.

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Moody said: "The boys are keen to go out there. Thankfully last week was the first Test and we have an opportunity to go back and play again.

Australia have also made two changes, with scrum-half Will Genia and inside centre Matt Giteau both back from injury.