Jonny Gray returns to Scotland Six Nations squad, Maro Itoje chosen as 'surprise' captain for England
Bordeaux lock Jonny Gray and Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry have been recalled to the Scotland squad for the Guinness Six Nations.
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England opt to hand Maro Itoje captaincy role ahead of Six Nations as squad is revealed
Maro Itoje will lead England into the upcoming Guinness Six Nations after replacing Jamie George as captain.
Itoje replaces George as England captain
LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick has made lock Maro Itoje his new captain in place of Jamie George, though the hooker was still included in the 36-man training squad he named for the Six Nations on Tuesday.
'Playing for England is the Mecca', says Maro Itoje amid breakaway league plans
Maro Itoje believes that England's players would reject the opportunity to play in the global breakaway league that is threatening to upend the rugby landscape.
Maro Itoje confident there is ‘no divide’ in England squad over enhanced deals
Maro Itoje does not believe England’s decision to award a limited number of enhanced contracts will cause division within the squad.
Itoje criticises former England coach Jones for questioning his leadership abilities
England lock and Saracens captain Maro Itoje said it was unfortunate that former head coach Eddie Jones had questioned his leadership qualities in a book, saying the player was an "inward-looking" person who drove himself rather than others.
Saracens star Maro Itoje escapes ban after citing for dangerous tackle dismissed
England forward Maro Itoje has avoided a ban after being cited for a dangerous tackle during Saracens’ victory over Gallagher Premiership title rivals Bath.
England's Itoje commits future to Saracens
England lock Maro Itoje has signed a new long-term contract at Saracens, the Premiership club announced on Wednesday, and has also been offered an enhanced Elite Playing Squad contract by the Rugby Football Union.