Northampton Saints' unbeaten run in the Investec Champions Cup pool stages came to an end with a 45-35 defeat to Stade Francais at Stade Jean Bouin in Paris.
The irresistible form of back-rower Tom Willis, alongside the versatility and quality of Ben Earl, might give Borthwick pause for thought ahead of the Six Nations - but Saracens are demonstrating the solution.
The Sharks hosting Toulouse and Leinster’s visit to La Rochelle are fixtures which contain all the ingredients to leave rugby fans on the edge of their seats.
La Rochelle winger Teddy Thomas has been handed a four-week suspension following a dangerous tackle during a recent Top 14 match against Bordeaux-Bègles.
Northampton Saints achieved a landmark 30-21 bonus-point victory over Vodacom Bulls in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup, becoming the first visiting side to triumph at Loftus Versfeld in the competition.
Sale Sharks delivered a commanding performance to claim a 29-7 bonus-point win over Racing 92 in the Champions Cup, bouncing back strongly after their opening-round defeat to Glasgow Warriors.
England legend says the value of the Champions Cup isn't lost on the current stars of the game as the competition provides players such as Tom Willis and Henry Pollock with a stage to shine on.