Steve Borthwick defends under-pressure Dylan Hartley’s England form

• Captain faces competition for place from Jamie George for Italy fixture• James Haskell fit to make first England start since last JuneDylan Hartley’s performances for England in the Six Nations so far have been staunchly defended by the forwards coach, Steve Borthwick, who has backed his “brilliant captain” despite a groundswell of support for Jamie George to replace him at hooker. Borthwick also confirmed James Haskell is fit to make his first England start since last June after impressive showings off the bench against France and Wales.Hartley trained with the first team at an open trainin…