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Lions watch - Steve Borthwick

England skipper Steve Borthwick is wrapped up by the Italian defence

Steve Borthwick's captaincy is again under intense scrutiny after another uninspired performance against Italy.

The Saracens lock was part of an efficient England line-out unit but was an ineffective ball-carrier, twice driven back in the tackle.

With the likes of Paul O'Connell and Alun Wyn Jones turning in more powerful displays for Ireland and Wales respectively, it is hard to see the England skipper featuring in the Lions shake-up on current form.

VERDICT: Needs some massive performances if he is even to make his first Lions squad, let alone the Test team



see also
Lions Watch
06 Feb 09 |  Rugby Union
Lions squad selector
07 Nov 08 |  Rugby Union
2009 Lions: Squad & results
09 Jul 09 |  Rugby Union

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