To determine the sliding-doors moment for both Eddie Jones and Steve Borthwick, you have to go back to the weeks immediately following South Africa’s victory over England in the World Cup final in Paris in 2007.

Ben Earl has thrown his support behind under-pressure England head coach Steve Borthwick, saying the players are "letting the coaches down".

England full-back Freddie Steward has defended under-fire head coach Steve Borthwick and said it’s the players who should be blamed for the defeat to South Africa. The Red Roses lost a fifth consecutive Test match as they went down 29-20 at Allianz Stadium, prompting speculation over Borthwick’s position.

England head coach Steve Borthwick must choose whether he will stick or twist this Sunday against Japan. Stick with the same core

Curry was knocked out during last week's defeat by Australia and has been drafted back into England's team after completing his 12-day stand-down period on Thursday.