South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer believes England are real contenders at the next Rugby World Cup.

England will be the tournament hosts in 2015 and the Boks boss is sure that Stuart Lancaster's men will be a major force during the next World Cup tournament.

"The one thing that has impressed me about this England team is their resilience," said Meyer. "In the Six Nations there were a lot of times when they were put to the sword but they always came back.” Meyer also admitted that England were “going to be tough on Saturday.”

"Under the right leadership I think they will grow into a strong team and one of the top teams at the next World Cup."