Maro Itoje absence would be huge loss for England, says Ireland scrum coach

Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty admits Maro Itoje would be a major loss for England going into Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six Nations clash.

Saracens lock Itoje has emerged as a doubt for the Twickenham showdown due to illness, with Wasps’ Joe Launchbury on standby.

Fogarty gave a wry smile when saying he hopes the 27-year-old recovers in time for a game which will result in the loser being eliminated from the championship title race.

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