Borthwick to lead England on All Blacks tour

Steve Borthwick will captain England on their New Zealand tour next month.

Tue, 13 May, 2008 - 11:04

Steve Borthwick will captain England on their New Zealand tour next month.

Bath lock Borthwick has been handed leadership duties in the absence of regular skipper Phil Vickery, who misses appointments with the All Blacks in Auckland and Christchurch due to a knee injury.

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