in the balance

It is conceivable Gatland, whose second stint as Wales head coach is in stark contrast to a trophy-laden first term from 2008 to 2019, could continue into the Six Nations later this season, yet the decision is in the balance.

Despite these matches all being in the balance on the hour mark, England have faded in the final quarter, with Borthwick desperate for his side to play with confidence and conviction for 80 minutes.

His future was hanging in the balance.

His team’s bowl fortunes hang in the balance.

He rolled out six replacements at once on the 45-minute mark, with the game in the balance.