ENGLAND are set to return to action with four gruelling tests in the Autumn Nations Series. Steve Borthwick’s men will take to the hallowed turf at Twickenham four times in November,

Steve Borthwick’s side are showing signs of real progress - now can they make a statement against Southern Hemisphere giants?

England head coach Steve Borthwick has said that his side have “got some areas to improve,” singling out their work at the breakdown, following their 25-7 win over Australia at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium.

England coach Steve Borthwick was impressed with how his team kept their composure to finish strongly and beat Australia 25-7 on Saturday after long spells in which they failed to turn their dominance into points.

Rieko Ioane, Tana Umaga and George North; there might be others, but the list of wings who have successfully converted to outside centre is not a long one, and even then the level of success is up for debate.

England against Australia never needs an introduction. One of the biggest rivalries across sport and in rugby union it is no different. The Wallabies won this fixture last autumn in a barnstorming game. More of the same to come?

England face yet another injury concern in their back-row ahead of the Autumn Nations Series, with Sale Sharks star Ben Curry caught in a major surgery dilemma.