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Former Saracens chief executive Ed Griffiths has been discussing the news Steve Borthwick has not been allowed to leave Bristol and join England.

The coach was the subject of an RFU statement on Tuesday stating he would join Eddie Jones' staff but Bristol later said no agreement was in place.

"Bristol have their right to act the way they are but the ultimate outcome seems pretty predictable," Griffiths tells BBC Radio 5 live.

"England have a foreign head coach and a strong bunch of English coaches beneath him. Personally I think an English head coach with a team of top international coaches underneath him would have been another way to go."

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Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has outlined why he left the club, stating Louis van Gaal told him he had a "one percent chance" of playing up front.

Since joining Bayer Leverkusen for around £7m this summer, Hernandez, 27, has regularly found the net, with 16 goals in his last 15 games.

"Van Gaal said that I only had a one per cent chance of playing in my position, so I headed to Bayer," Hernandez told Spanish newspaper Marca. 

"I felt confident from the very first day. I feel important, not just because of my goals, but because I feel that I'll start every game." 

It was a remarkable run but it is over. Salford just could not put the ball in the net as they lost 2-0 after extra time at Hartlepool in the FA Cup on Tuesday.

The non-league side had a whopping 33 shots, hitting the woodwork once with the scores level. You can watch it all here.

Hartlepool go on to meet Derby County in round three. Elsewhere on Tuesday Scunthorpe and Shrewsbury progressed, as did Walsall on penalties.

 "If you are a big player, and paid like a big player, you must play like a big player and behave like a big player."

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been having his say on the club's ongoing crisis in form. The Premier League champions are now just a point above the relegation zone and have lost nine of 16 matches this season.

"We must always be at the top of our games, and the behaviour has to be better than what we are seeing right now from every single Chelsea player," added Fabregas.  

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BBC Test Match Special in Potchefstroom

Having declared overnight on 470-7, England have started well with the ball claiming three wickets in the first hour of play.

Opening bowler Stuart Broad looked to have good rhythm from the off and got a wicket with the fourth ball of the innings, as Invitational XI captain Aidan Markram edged to Alastair Cook at first slip. Broad then had another, seeing Luthando Mnyanda playing on for seven.

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And having bowled six long overs in the heat, we’ve just seen a wicket for Mark Footitt with Jonny Bairstow taking a good catch behind the stumps to remove Zubayr Hamza for 12.

So far, so good for England. South African Invitational XI 43-3 from 12 overs in response to England’s 470-7 declared.

Women's World Cup winner Abby Wambach is playing her last match tonight. No-one in international football, male or female, has scored more than her 184 goals. 

So we want to know - what are the records in sport that you think will never be beaten? 

Send us your thoughts using #bbcsportsday on Twitter. 

You can read more about Wambach's remarkable career here. 

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And so then to the latest on the news of a row at the top English rugby where Bristol say they will take "all reasonable actions" after denying a deal had been done with the Rugby Football Union to allow Steve Borthwick to join England's coaching team.

"We have not agreed Steve Borthwick can leave our employment," Bristol said.

Borthwick is understood to have handed in his resignation. The former England captain was due to be Eddie Jones' first appointment.

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A quick whizz over to Italy and Corriere dello Sport leads on Coppa Italia results.

Italy's domestic cup is in its last-16 stage and Inter Milan eased through on Tuesday, beating Cagliari 3-0.

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Spanish publication AS lead on news that Rafa Benitez is moving closer to being dismissed as manager of Real Madrid with Zinedine Zidane in line to take the helm.

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One other story of note on the back page of The Sun focuses on Pep Guardiola.

Firstly, the paper uses the term "tenterhooks", which is one you rarely see written, so this definitely deserves a mention.

They claim Manchester City are nervously waiting on Guardiola's decision, external - which must be made by the weekend - on whether to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich. 

Sometimes, as a reporter, you ask a question and immediately regret it. You hope that the interviewee doesn't pick up on it. 

Sadly for Mark Clemmit, that didn't happen when he asked Mick McCarthy a stupid question on last night's 5 live Sport....

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The Express lead on what they say "is another blow to Jose Mourinho and Chelsea" as Everton manager Roberto Martinez has said defender John Stones will not leave the club in January.

Elsewhere, Leicester trickster Riyad Mahrez gets a mention. His team-mate Marc Albrighton has said there is no need for the Algerian to leave to further his dreams.

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An exclusive in the Star states Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will not sanction any January spending.

Meanwhile in Potchefstroom, South Africa, England have declared overnight on 470-7 in their first warmup match of the South Africa tour after an impressive first day for James Taylor and Ben Stokes. 

Stuart Broad has already removed opposition captain Aiden Markram with his fourth ball of the innings, and Mark Footitt is taking the new ball at the other end.

We'll keep you updated throughout the day on the latest from our reporter there.  

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Atmospheric back page of the day goes to the Daily Telegraph. Their image of Jose Mourinho in the shadows is joined by claims Chelsea are planning for life after their current manager.

There's also the latest on the Steve Borthwick fiasco at the top of English rugby (more on that in a minute) and Tyson Fury's uncle and trainer has had some nice things to say about his world-champion nephew.

There were nine matches in the Championship last night - Middlesbrough went top after a 1-0 win over Burnley. 

For full reaction, including an entertaining exchange between Mick McCarthy and reporter Mark Clemmit, download the 5 live Football Daily podcast. 

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Jose Mourinho on the back pages. Surprise?

Chelsea's nine defeats in 16 games has brought some serious scrutiny and now The Sun claim Mourinho has angered his players by saying they "betrayed" him in Monday's defeat at Leicester.

A source said: "That comment is interpreted as him trying to distance himself from the result and performance."

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Good morning fellow sport enthusiasts and welcome to midweek Sportsday.

This rolling text service will not launch any rockets into space but it will tell you which teams saw their FA Cup missions end last night.

It won't wipe away your year of bad behaviour to ensure you get presents in nine days, but it will bring you the latest developments a row at the top of English rugby.

What do you think Jose has asked for?

Let's crack on...