"Time to move on" – England's five worst players this Autumn brutally ranked
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Three straight defeats. One after the other, to Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. England’s Autumn Nations Series has turned into a full-blown crisis.
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Worst Streak Since 2018
These losses mark England’s most punishing run since Eddie Jones’ side slumped to five consecutive defeats six years ago.
The Southern Hemisphere Kings of Allianz Stadium
Over three brutal weekends, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa have stamped their authority on Allianz Stadium, sweeping England aside in a tour de force that leaves Steve Borthwick with more questions than answers.
Tight Margins No More
The first two matches slipped through England’s fingers with narrow defeats, and while last year’s World Cup semi-final thriller saw the Springboks scrape by, this time was different. South Africa’s win was emphatic, and England’s resistance was nowhere near enough.
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England’s Under-performers
Here, we break down the players under the most pressure, based on their Mail Online average scores. Brace yourself—there are some big names on the chopping block.
1. Jack van Poortvliet – 3.0
Spilled the ball immediately and looked out of sorts. Struggled against South Africa's behemoths and was regularly charged down.
2. George Ford – 3.5
Had limited impact off the bench. The usual tactical master couldn't turn games around when it mattered.
3. Ellis Genge – 3.8
Usually a wrecking ball, but this Autumn saw missed tackles and too many penalties. Breathless in one match and stood still in another – not a vintage Genge season.
4. Tommy Freeman – 4.3
An electric talent with ball in hand, but we barely saw that. Looked off the pace and found himself chasing kicks more than making breaks.
5 Fin Baxter – 4.5
Promising but didn't stand out. Did the basics but struggled to make a lasting impact when introduced.
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