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.

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.

England have now lost five in a row after the defeat to South Africa on Saturday and the RFU are facing calls for Steve Borthwick to be sacked.