England lock Joe Launchbury out to impress against Australia
By Tony Curtis - Follow me on Twitter: @SkysportsTC
Tuesday 13 November 2012 16:51, UK
New England cap Joe Launchbury claims his call-up for the QBE Internationals came out of the blue.
Challenge
Launchbury, who first caught the eye in 2011 when he helped England Under-20s to the final of the IRB Junior World Championships, is now hoping to keep his place in the squad for Saturday's outing against Australia.
The Wallabies will arrive at Twickenham on the back of a crushing 33-6 defeat to France, however Launchbury admits the England squad will not underestimate the challenge ahead.
"Australia will be a different game and challenge for us," he said.
"I can't wait. I think we will have to step up from the Fiji game. Australia will be looking to come out the blocks fast after losing against France.
"We can't really read too much into that result, though. Remember this is the same team that drew with the All Blacks. You don't become a bad side overnight so we won't be taking them lightly.
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