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Cipriani, 21, has paid the price for his role in England's crushing 42-6 defeat to South Africa and been moved to the bench - with Toby Flood taking over at fly-half.

Asked whether he would have to curb his celebrity lifestyle, Cipriani replied: "There is no celebrity lifestyle."

Cipriani struggled in the defeat to Australia and then endured a wretched afternoon against South Africa. Later that night, Cipriani was photographed leaving a nightclub - having been out to celebrate girlfriend Kelly Brook's birthday.

"It is an easy stick to beat me with. It was my girlfriend's birthday. You still have to enjoy yourself," he said.

"Every one of the guys will have been out one way or another. I didn't drink. Just because I was photographed doesn't make me a celebrity. I am just very lucky to have a gorgeous girlfriend."

Cipriani admitted he would have dropped himself from the England team following his performance against the Springboks last weekend. But his confidence remains unaffected, and he is still determined to become the best fly-half in world rugby.

"If I was coach I would have made the same decision," said Cipriani. "Against South Africa, I didn't make it easy for him to pick me again.

"I am not looking at it as a setback. Mentally I am fine. I have a different job this weekend. I need to try and be inspiring to the rest of the team.

"We are playing the toughest team in the world, and I could be on in the first minute. There is no way I could have a different mindset. My confidence won't dip at all. I know what I can do. I think I have learned a lot, and this series has been a vital experience for me."