Former England head coach Clive Woodward has a hopeful prediction for the country's World Cup finish despite being given a Six Nations reality check.
Head coach Steve Borthwick was brought in to replace Eddie Jones, who was sacked in December following a disappointing run of Autumn internationals results. However, the size of Borthwick's job as England boss was made clear during Six Nations defeats by Scotland, France and winners Ireland.
The team will now begin preparations ahead of this year's World Cup in France when they meet Argentina in their first match on September 9 - followed by group games against Japan, Chile and Samoa.