The captaincy conundrum is one which has been a thorn in England’s side, on and off, since the retirement of the greatest of all, Martin Johnson, in 2003.

Steve Borthwick's position as England rugby coach is being called into question, but captain Jamie George insists it is the players who must take responsibility for a run of five straight defeats.

Steve Borthwick is facing questions over his England future but Jamie George believes it is the players who should be held accountable for a run of five-successive defeats. South Africa emerged 29-20 winners at Allianz Stadium on Saturday to continue an autumn washout in the wake of losses to New Zealand and Australia,