England’s inbound tour to South Africa drew to a lacklustre close as the teams drew their third and final test 14-14 in Port Elizabeth.
Martin Johnson’s appointment as England manager looked an extraordinary RFU made it over a year ago and it looks no less extraordinary now.
Jonny Wilkinson has told England to be on their guard when they continue face Argentina at Twickenham this weekend.
Andrew Sheridan has joined England’s extensive injury list when he too was ruled out of the entire November Test programme with a shoulder injury.
England beat Italy 36-11 in the opening game of the Six Nations on Saturday.