Duane Vermeulen admits complacency was a factor in South Africa's loss to Ireland, but vowed intensity levels will return for Saturday's Test with England at Twickenham. Little more than a month after beating New Zealand - ending the world champion All Blacks' 22-match unbeaten run - in the Rugby Championship, the Springboks were beaten 29-15 in Dublin. Assistant coach John McFarland was asked if the intensity of Monday's training session was a recognition that the players lacked attitude against the Irish. Duane Vermeulen is hoping for an improved performance against England after his side lost to Ireland Bryan Habana works on his strength during South Africa's training session at Latymer Upper School
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South Africa's Duane Vermeulen believes his side were complacent during their 29-15 defeat against Ireland
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The Springboks take on England at Twickenham on Saturday
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John McFarland has called on his side to make 'big improvements'
Asked if Ireland pointed England to South Africa's flaws, @placeholder added: 'We know we can play a lot better than we did on Saturday.