By GARY FITZGERALD

STEVE Borthwick and his England players are on a “hiding to nothing” today when they start hot favourites to overcome Japan.
For, even a convincing win over Eddie Jones’ side will do little to lift the growing pressure on the head coach’s shoulders following a miserable autumn campaign.
England have dropped to seventh in the world rankings below Scotland and are up against a Japan side lying in 13th. But World Cup winner Ben Kay insists: “It’s amazing how a couple of results can change the view of a head coach.
“Be...