Borthwick, 30, was captain for Johnson's first 20 Tests in charge but the Saracens lock was demoted to the second-string Saxons squad in July.
BBC: Martin Johnson backs Steve Borthwick for England return
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Before then Johnson's side will play four autumn Tests at Twickenham - against New Zealand (6 November), Australia (13 November), Samoa (20 November) and South Africa (27 November).
BBC: Martin Johnson backs Steve Borthwick for England return
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The Saracens lock was Johnson's leader for the first 20 Tests of his tenure before a knee injury forced him to miss the Six Nations finale against France.
BBC: Ex-England captain Steve Borthwick out of elite squad