Numbers game which doesn’t add up to success for troubled coach

1 First sole host nation to exit at the pool stage and first time England have not made it to the knockout phase. 3 Back-to-back losses at Twickenham (Australia & South Africa 2012, New Zealand & South Africa 2014, Wales & Australia 2015). 36% Lancaster’s win ratio against the top five nations (New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Wales, Ireland). -44 His points difference against the top five nations (New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Wales, Ireland). 72 Number of players selected. 14 Number of players from Saracens, where Andy Farrell (below) played before he became defence coach. 0 Wins against South Africa. -60 Points difference in four must-win games ( L 3-30 v Wales 2013 Six Nations, L 9-19 v Ireland 2015 Six Nations, L 25-28 v Wales 2015 RWC, L 13-33 v Australia 2015 RWC). 0 Six Nations titles — England finished second every year of his tenure.

£2m Cost of upgrading facilities at Pennyhill Park. 54-12 Biggest win (v Fiji, Nov, 2012). 3-30 Biggest defeat (v Wales, March, 2013). 3 Highest world ranking (November 2013). 6 Lowest world ranking (October 2015).

4 1 Matches for Chris Robshaw (above) as captain — Lancaster gave him the armband when he had one cap.

3Robshaw and Tom Wood turnovers at this World Cup (Australia’s David Pocock has 8 on his own).

8 Defeats at Twickenham (Sir Clive Woodward lost only four at HQ).