Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project | Robert Kitson

Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving? In many ways England should be grateful for small mercies. On an old‑style summer tour there would still be two more Tests to come against the formidable Springboks with scant prospect of a happy