Eddie Jones looks set to discover on Tuesday whether he will continue in his role as England head coach, with speculation mounting that he will be sacked after presiding over the national team's worst year since 2008.
Jones is fighting for his future after presiding over a disappointing 2023, consisting of six defeats, a draw and five wins and ending with a comprehensive loss to South Africa on November 26.
The Rugby Football Union's review of a dismal Autumn Nations Series is understood to have concluded, with the RFU board now ready to ratify its decision.
That will be followed by a public announcement revealing whether the 62-year-old Australian will continue until the World Cup, which takes place in September-October, after which his reign - which began in 2015 - is contracted to end.