Eddie Jones in the crosshairs after Autumn 'shambles' as Wales look set to go back to Gatland

Clive Woodward has led the criticism following the crushing defeat by South Africa, declaring that the result completed the "worst week in English rugby history".
Eddie Jones in the crosshairs after Autumn 'shambles' as Wales look set to go back to Gatland

TACKLE: England's Jack Nowell is trapped by South Africa trio Franco Mostert (left), Jesse Kriel and Siya Kolisi (right) at Twickenham

England's performance during a dismal autumn has fallen below expectations, the Rugby Football Union has acknowledged.

In a statement that declined to give head coach Eddie Jones its backing, the RFU confirmed that a review panel will stage its customary inquest into the campaign and "how improvements can be made ahead of the Six Nations".

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