Ban forces Borthwick out of Scotland clash

ENGLAND lock Steve Borthwick was last night handed a two-week ban by Rugby Football Union disciplinary chiefs.

The Bath forward was cited for striking England captain Lawrence Dallaglio on the head with his knee during a Zurich Premiership match against Wasps earlier this month.

Borthwick’s suspension will run from February 10 to February 23, meaning he cannot be considered for England Calcutta Cup appointment with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.