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.

The 29-year-old, who has 76 caps for England, has spent his entire playing career at Saracens, making 175 appearances for the club having made his debut in 2013, winning five Premiership titles and three European Champions Cups.

"Saracens is my home and I couldn't be happier to be staying here," Itoje said.

"Looking back I am very proud of what we have achieved over the last 10 years and it is the best place for me to keep progressing."

Itoje made his first appearance for England during the 2016 Six Nations, the year in which he was named European Player of the Year, and has been involved in three Six Nations championship wins.

He was on the England side which lost the 2019 Rugby World Cup final to South Africa, and played in six games at last year's World Cup where England finished in third place, and was named in Steve Borthwick's squad for this year's Six Nations.

His announcement is good news for England, as Itoje had been linked with a move to France, but will now remain available for selection unlike his former Saracens team mate Owen Farrell who recently joined Racing 92.