Josh Lewsey: Full-back 7
Wing or full-back? In favour or out of favour? Life for Lewsey hasn't been straightforward under Robinson. At times his play reflected the confusion that surrounds him but he made up for this by tackling like a man possessed.
Mark Cueto: Wing 4
Not as fast or slippery as Paul Sackey, whose place he took, and added little in other areas, although he claimed his try calmly - from all of a few inches out. He suffered from the general malaise of poor kicking out of hand.
Mathew Tait: Centre 5
At last had his chance to play at home after that difficult debut in Cardiff in 2005 and the two losing Tests on the summer tour of Australia. Hinted at his bright future when England needed something to light up the present.
Jamie Noon: Centre 5
His selection at inside-centre was only a stopgap move, assuming England remain true to their word to fill the position with a second playmaker. He worked with his usual resourcefulness without managing to achieve a great deal.
Ben Cohen: Wing 4
Wholehearted, committed, wore the rose with pride.... The one thing you really wanted him to do, scythe through the opposition, simply didn't happen - and hasn't for some time. His terrible kick led to South Africa's first try.
Charlie Hodgson: Fly-half 5
Another unhappy afternoon. After last week's vote of no confidence when he was taken off, he suffered more misfortune when he was crocked just before half time. In truth, he had done little to distinguish himself up to that point.
Peter Richards: Scrum-half 5
An unexpected opportunity has opened up for a player who seemed destined to be remembered as better at sevens than 15-a-side. His blond curls make him hard to miss and he showed up too with some sniping runs. But the pass is suspect.
Andrew Sheridan: Prop 5
We all got a little overexcited a year ago when he did a job on Australia's front row. It turned out he wasn't superhuman - it was just that the Aussies were awful - and this was one of his understated days. Went off injured.
George Chuter: Hooker 5
Once again he was unable to impose himself in the manner of some of his notable predecessors. Could not be faulted for his desire to be involved. What was not on offer was the sort of contribution that galvanised those around him.
Julian White: Prop 5
Did little to alter mounting evidence that he is a man after his time. In the mould of the 1970s or '80s prop, he performed manfully at the set pieces but was less effective elsewhere. When his head came up did not have much more to offer.
Tom Palmer: Lock 6
Considered a more mobile prospect than the heavy-footed Danny Grewcock - and less of a sin-bin liability? He certainly galloped about the park, making one notable break in the first half, and jumped well at the front of the line-out.
Ben Kay: Lock 6
Has been one of the few players to survive this autumn with his reputation, if not advanced, at least still intact. If he steps down next Saturday having played on three successive weekends, he will be missed in the line-outs.
Joe Worsley: Flanker 5
There's something about being in the England back row at the moment. Put Joe Worsley in an All Black shirt and you suspect he would come across as twice the player he does in a white one. Little to show for his spirited contributions.
Pat Sanderson: Flanker 5
Not so much at sixes and sevens as sevens and eights after being switched to the No 7 shirt, the position he favours, from the middle of the back row. He was as doughty and steadfast as ever but England needed more from this key position.
Martin Corry: No.8 Capt 4 You wonder whether he's too nice to skipper England. Rob Andrew's criticism of his leadership might have prompted a less equable fellow to tell him where to stick the captaincy. Did little, though, to suggest carping has been misplaced.
Replacements
Andy Goode 5 Landed his kicks.
Shaun Perry 5 Some neat work in brief appearance.
Phil Vickery 6 A try to raise Twickenham's spirits.
Lee Mears 4 Plenty of endeavour.
Chris Jones 5 A lively presence in place of Kay.
Lewis Moody 4 More combative than effective.
