Borthwick to undergo rib scan

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Borthwick refused to be substituted until Saracens had secured a third straight victory that leaves them top of the Guinness Premiership table.

England will also have major concerns over Jordan Turner-Hall, who was undergoing an X-ray on a shoulder injury on Saturday evening, and his Quins team-mate David Strettle, who has another potential foot problem.

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter admitted the loss of Borthwick would be a major blow for both club and country given the way he has started the season. England's first Test is against Australia on November 7.

Venter said: "Steve is a little bit of a worry for us. He will have a scan on Sunday and we will see how his rib is.

"He is just so courageous. He hurt his rib but he stayed on the field for which I am massively thankful.

"He is playing really well, which is fantastic for England. He is a serious world-class international lock.

"It would be a blow (if it turns out to be a broken rib) but we will deal with that if it comes.

"It is very hard for a coach to set a standard and a culture if you don't have a captain like that. If you talk about a disciplined, honest, hard-working individual then Steve Borthwick fits that bill 100%. I have been very blessed to have a captain like that.

"In our first two games this season Steve had the most contributions and the second most contributions. We measure everything - tackles, ball carries, his rucking, his defensive play - and he is right at the top of our team."