England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his squad for the Six Nations as his team eye up the title for the first time since 2020. The 45-year-old has made eight changes compared to the squad he named ahead of England’s final Autumn Nations Series clash with Japan in November.

(AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File) LONDON (AP) — Maro Itoje was selected Tuesday as England’s captain for the Six Nations rugby tournament, replacing Jamie George. The 30-year-old lock takes the role for the first time, having previously deputized for ...

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.

Maro Itoje is promoted to England captain for the Six Nations, replacing Saracens team-mate Jamie George in the role.

Maro Itoje has taken over from Jamie George as England’s captain ahead of this year’s Six Nations. ‘With 88 England caps, Maro has been a central figure in this squad for many years, bringing a vast amount of experience both on and off the field,

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,

England head coach Steve Borthwick explains why he chose Maro Itoje to replace Jamie George as captain for the Six Nations this spring. George has been in charge since the 2023 World Cup but is demoted to vice-skipper alongside Ellis Genge,