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    Borthwick backs England players for Lions squad after rout of Wales

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    • Coach believes many have boosted chances for Australia
    • Borthwick says Maro Itoje is potential Lions captain

    Steve Borthwick believes several of his England players have enhanced their chances of touring with the British & Irish Lions this summer following their record 68-14 demolition of Wales in Cardiff. Borthwick says his team are developing fast and also backed his skipper, Maro Itoje, as a potential Lions captain.

    Andy Farrell will not unveil his Lions squad until early May but Borthwick hopes England's 10-try display has given the former some "good headaches" as he seeks the best mix of talent to face the Wallabies in a three-Test series in July and August.

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