Borthwick in fitness fight for final battles

Steve Borthwick’s ’significant pectoral injury’ could deny the Saracens captain the chance to close a decorated career with back-to-back Heineken Cup and Aviva Premiership finals.

Former England captain Borthwick must train tomorrow to prove his fitness for Saracens’ double final fortnight.

Saracens rugby director Mark McCall rated the 34-year-old lock as ‘50-50’ to recover in time for Saturday’s European showpiece battle with Toulon in Cardiff.