Saturday’s 24-22 loss to New Zealand was yet another game which England should have won - and it is a narrative that Borthwick’s side need to shake off.
Interview: Spencer’s scattered England career, which includes a World Cup final appearance, feels like it could finally spark into life during the Autumn Nations Series.
England captain Jamie George has described Joe Marler’s ‘haka jibe’ as ‘classic Joe’ and admitted it may have ‘prodded the bear’ ahead of Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand.
New Zealand clash might have come too soon for Hill, but given the number of back-rowers on Borthwick’s radar, the 25-year-old is back in a position to grasp an opportunity should it come his way.