Stuart Lancaster: my England players are desperate to take on South Africa There are players banging on doors to get picked in big games because they want to be on the door. There is no reason not to take as strong a squad as possible. The way we finished the Six Nations hopefully won't be far off how we start the tour. One player who could come into consideration is Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care, who missed the Six Nations after a series of off-field controversies. One matter remains the subject of police inquiries but Lancaster has met with the 25 year-old and is prepared to offer him another opportunity, form permitting. Lancaster said: "I don't think you could exaggerate what has gone on - it is pretty serious. But equally, I think everyone deserves a second opportunity. Fundamentally he is a good person but lost his way a bit. I think he is back on the right track. Another player in contention is Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage, despite the Rugby Football Union's stated preference not to select players based overseas. Lancaster said: "We have this situation where, in exceptional circumstances, we have the opportunity to bring players back. Steffon is an example of that. He is clearly playing well, although we do have other players in his position playing well too. He is not out of the equation and he is one we will consider. When asked if what constituted "exceptional circumstances" was up to him, Lancaster said: "Pretty much, yes." Fly-half Danny Cipriani, who will join Sale next season, is unlikely to force his way in following his early release by Melbourne Rebels but Highlanders' Wasps-bound flanker James Haskell is an option. Leicester flanker Tom Croft has been ruled out of the series with a neck injury.