- Coach praises ‘great leader’ who is ‘calm under pressure’
- Radical decision comes before make-or-break Six Nations
Maro Itoje will lead England into the Six Nations after Steve Borthwick made the radical decision to ditch Jamie George as captain and promote the second row before a campaign that promises to make or break the head coach’s tenure.
Borthwick said George was “disappointed” to lose the captaincy after only 12 months in what he described as a challenging conversation with the hooker but explained the decision to appoint Itoje was made on the basis that he is a “world‑class player who has the respect of everybody”.
Written by Gerard Meagher
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jan/14/maro-itoje-replaces-jamie-george-england-captain-six-nations-rugby-union under the title “Borthwick backs ‘world-class’ Itoje as England captain after stripping George”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
