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England Lions adopt new 'Bazball' attacking approach after pep talk from head coach Brendon McCullum - with Dan Lawrence scoring a quickfire 97 against South Africa in Canterbury England Lions ended day two on 279-3 against South Africa in Canterbury They scored at more than five runs per over, embracing team's new approach New England head coach Brendan McCullum gave a pep talk prior to day one Dan Lawrence (97) and Harry Brook (64 not out) both scored half-centuries

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Brendon McCullum's pre-match pep talk appeared to have the desired effect on England Lions' batsmen as they tore from the blocks against South Africa.

Addressing the understudies to Ben Stokes' Test team ahead of the four-day tour match at Canterbury, McCullum urged them to replicate the endeavour their seniors have displayed during four successive wins this summer.

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