Freddie Steward says players, not Steve Borthwick, are at fault for England woe - The head coach is under pressure after a clean sweep of defeats by the southern hemisphere giants.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has claimed that his players were not fit enough coming into the Autumn Nation Series despite the Rugby Football Union spending £264 million to give him greater control of their conditioning.

The only remaining hope for England’s autumn is a win over Japan that would not alter the awkward truth; that it is difficult to see where the team has progressed over a difficult month. Compiling a report card is not easy,

Small signs of progress have been shown by England this November but Borthwick is under pressure after five consecutive defeats

Ugo Monye says head coach should face difficult questions after loss to South Africa continues miserable autumn