England must now win at least three autumn Tests...and it will not be easy

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England face South Africa, New Zealand, Japan and Australia this autumn Credit: Getty Images

Two defeats and a victory later, the revelations from England’s tour of South Africa are not exactly abundant.

Jonny May built on an impressive season with busy, rounded performances punctuated by some brilliant finishing.

Thereafter, lessons dry up somewhat. Where does Danny Cipriani fit into Eddie Jones’ thinking? We do not really know.

How do England cope on hard pitches when opponents generate quick ball? There were few answers at Ellis Park and Bloemfontein.

It seems as though England’s back-three options and tight-five personnel are, just about,...

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