Rob Baxter has expressed his surprise at the timing of Eddie Jones' departure as England head coach.
It has always been a question of when, not if, Steve Borthwick would take charge of England.
The Rugby Football Union has acted in response to a dismal autumn that concluded England's worst year since 2008, comprising of six defeats, a draw and five wins.
Eddie Jones looks set to discover in the next 48 hours whether he will continue as England head coach, amid reports he will be sacked.
England head coach Eddie Jones insists referees must be treated with respect as he couldn't resist taking a dig at South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus.
Eddie Jones has named a revamped front row for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series finale against the Springboks at Twickenham.