Borthwick signs Sarries deal

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Borthwick, who has won 32 England caps and was a member of the 2007 World Cup squad, will move to Vicarage Road later this year and forge a powerful second-row partnership with former All Blacks lock Chris Jack.

He said: "After 10 years here (at Bath), I feel the time is right for a new challenge. A change in club provides that, and I am excited about what the future holds.

He added: "I am very confident that the excellent player group at Bath will get stronger, and my commitment for the rest of the season will continue to be of the highest standard."

Borthwick's departure will come as a hammer-blow to Bath, who are currently second in the Guinness Premiership and through to this season's European Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Bath head coach Steve Meehan, who recently agreed a new two-year deal at the Recreation Ground, added: "We need to concentrate on the remainder of the season.

"Steve Borthwick has committed himself to still playing hard for the club until the end of the season.

"Over the coming months, positive announcements will be made that will reassure fans we will continue to move in the right direction."

Borthwick made his Premiership debut for Bath against Saracens in 1998, while the west country club's next league fixture is at Vicarage Road on Sunday week.

Saracens rugby director Alan Gaffney said: "Steve is an excellent lineout forward who is in the prime of his career, and we are delighted that he is joining the club. It is a huge plus for Saracens."