Borthwick out to help England

By JOHN NEWCOMBE

PRODUCING England players of the future remains a key goal for Steve Borthwick at Leicester even if it makes the club less competitive during international periods.
Last week, Tigers became the first club in the 472 Tests since subs were introduced in 1969 to contribute both England scrum-halves in a Test matchday 23 against Argentina last weekend – and Borthwick was delighted.
England men’s mostcapped player Ben Youngs, below, started the 30-29 defeat and was then replaced in the second half by his understudy for club and country, Jack van Poortvliet....

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