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Steve Borthwick

Date of birth: 12/10/1979

Position: Lock

Caps 29

Test Debut: Starter v France, 2001 - England won 48-19 at Twickenham

Test Points: 5

Current Club: Bath

Strengths: One of the world's finest set-piece exponents; a real physical presence, leadership skills

Weaknesses: Disciplinary issue; history of injuries

Likely headline(s): 'Borthwick burns bright', 'Borthwick snuffed out'

Did you know?: Borthwick has a degree in Economics and Politics.