Steve Borthwick hoping England are well represented on Lions tour

England look set for sizeable contingent in Andy Farrell’s squad.

Steve Borthwick hopes to see England players rewarded with British and Irish Lions selection (Joe Giddens/PA)

Steve Borthwick says he wants as many England players as possible to tour with the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer.

The Guinness Six Nations runners-up look set for double-figure representation in the Lions squad that will be announced on May 8.