Twickenham top brass assembled on Wednesday for a meeting that could ultimately decide Brian Ashton's future as England head coach.
The Rugby Football Union management board gathered to hear Rob Andrew’s review of the 2008 RBS 6 Nations campaign, when England finished second - their best performance since 2003.
RFU elite rugby director Andrew will present a report that comes just three months after he completed his detailed assessment of the 2007 World Cup performances and recommended Ashton, plus his coaching lieutenants John Wells and Mike Ford, continue in their posts.
There is no guarantee that decisions would be reached before the planned close around 5pm on Wednesday.