Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny

Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future
Appointed England captain ahead of a vital Six Nations, Itoje looks set to lead Steve Borthwick’s side through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Maro Itoje found his voice to finally fulfil destiny as England captain
It was while sitting in Steve Borthwick’s office at Pennyhill Park in Bagshot last June that Maro Itoje convinced the head coach that he was a future England captain.
New England Rugby Captain Maro Itoje Talks Brains, Brawn & Leadership
As part of our 'Talking Heads' series, contributing writer Alastair Campbell sat down with the England rugby star
Steve Borthwick explains why Maro Itoje has replaced Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations
Maro Itoje has taken over from Jamie George as England’s captain ahead of this year’s Six Nations. George, 34, had been serving as Steve Borthwick’s skipper following Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from international rugby in late 2023.
Maro Itoje named England captain ahead of Six Nations rugby tournament
The 30-year-old's first game as skipper will come in the tournament's opener, where England kick-off against defending champions Ireland. | ITV National News
Tackle New England Rugby Captain Maro Itoje's 3-Move Strength Workout
Strap on a weight plate or a weight vest and hang from a bar with your hands facing you. Engage your back and biceps to lift your chest. Pause at the top and lower slowly. Grab a pair of dumbbells and rest one foot on a bench. Bend your front leg until your back knee is just above the floor. Push through your heel to the start point.
'80-minute captain' Maro Itoje named England rugby skipper
England coach Steve Borthwick said having a captain who could last the whole match had been a factor in his decision to appoint Maro Itoje as skipper for the Six Nations in place of Jamie George. Both Saracens forwards were included in a 36-man England squad for the tournament announced on Tuesday.
Six Nations: Maro Itoje named England captain for tournament
England will be captained by Maro Itoje into the 2025 men's Six Nations but there is no place in the 36-player squad for Dan Cole or Ben Spencer.
Five biggest calls in Steve Borthwick’s England Six Nations squad
While the decision to change England captain from Jamie George to Maro Itoje dominated Steve Borthwick’s Six Nations squad announcement, there remain several other important talking points which merit attention.
England: Steve Borthwick reveals key ‘factors’ behind surprise Maro Itoje captaincy decision
England head coach Steve Borthwick has backed ‘world-class’ Maro Itoje to succeed as England captain, and feels it is also a long-term appointment with one eye on the 2027 World Cup. Itoje was named captain for the upcoming Six Nations yesterday,
Six Nations: Steve Borthwick backs Maro Itoje to lead England to next Rugby World Cup
Steve Borthwick has backed Maro Itoje to lead England into the 2027 Rugby World Cup and said it is his capability to be calm in the face of pressure which has seen him elevated to captain of the team.
‘I like to keep things simple’ – Maro Itoje reveals his no-nonsense blueprint for building strength
Maro Itoje reveals his no-nonsense blueprint for building strength - HOW I TRAIN: ‘When you’re in the gym, it’s all about the ...
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Maro Itoje finally gets his chance to prove Eddie Jones wrong
When Eddie Jones was England’s head coach up to the end of 2022, he actively questioned Itoje’s ability to lead. There was a ...
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Itoje replaces George as England captain for the Six Nations rugby tournament
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. England’s Maro Itoje celebrates after his team won the Rugby ...
Itoje replaces George as England captain
England coach Steve Borthwick sprung a surprise when naming his Six Nations squad on Tuesday when he made lock Maro Itoje his ...