England head coach Steve Borthwick might not like it but the current thinking around sports managers and coaches is short-term. Taking a long-term view has long gone and, as with its football equivalent,

Team with ‘backs against the wall’ have so far won just four games in 2024 – against Italy, Wales, Ireland and Japan

Joseph Suaalii made a fine first impression on his professional rugby union debut as Max Jorgensen’s late try secured a stunning 42-37 victory over England.

How Steve Borthwick's England react to another defeat will be critical with world champions South Africa up next, says rugby union correspondent Chris Jones.