Palmer on standby to deputise for Borthwick

England have placed Stade Francais lock Tom Palmer on standby for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with France amid growing concerns over the fitness of Steve Borthwick.

Palmer on standby to deputise for Borthwick

England have placed Stade Francais lock Tom Palmer on standby for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with France amid growing concerns over the fitness of Steve Borthwick.

The England captain saw two specialists yesterday after aggravating a problem with his left knee during last weekend’s 15-15 draw with Scotland but received conflicting opinions.

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