Borthwick waiting on Lions pair

DOUBT Chessum is on crutches

- BY ADAM HATHAWAY

ENGLAND head coach Steve Borthwick is sweating on the fitness of wing Tommy Freeman and lock Ollie Chessum ahead of Saturday's clash with New Zealand.

The pair sat out indoor training in Bagshot yesterday, when the squad had a kickabout in front of Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler.

Chessum, who came off after 71 minutes of Saturday's 38-18 win against Fiji, has a foot injury and was seen on crutches at the team hotel.