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The World Cup clash against Samoa in Nantes on Saturday will be just his 10th England start during a 30-game spell when the gifted Newcastle centre also played wing and full-back.

Tait is now determined to impress againt Samoa, and he said: "I have had to be patient, and it is up to me now, having been given the chance this weekend, to try and take it. I see it as a huge opportunity. As a player on this type of stage, you aim to be involved. It doesn't get any bigger than a World Cup."

England might have shipped more than 100 points in losing both summer Tests to their World Cup nemesis South Africa earlier this year, but Tait was the one opposition player they barely shackled.

He pulls on the number 13 jersey this weekend, forming a new midfield partnership alongside Olly Barkley.

Given that England have failed to score a try in three of the last four Tests and their World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread, Tait's appearance in unquestionably his natural position is long overdue.

He said: "It has been very frustrating during the (World Cup) warm-up games and the couple of pool matches that have just gone not to have had a bit more of a role.

"It is all about getting your hands on the ball and having a chance to run. I have had limited game time so far, and I will be looking to take what opportunities present themselves.

"It has been frustrating not to have been given an opportunity, as I see it, to do what I feel I can do, but there is no time like the present."