Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations

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Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations
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Saracens number eight Tom Willis gets nod from Steve Borthwick but no place for young Northampton flanker Henry Pollock

with Steve Borthwick stripping Jamie George of the role after 12 months. Borthwick has also selected the in-form number eight Tom Willis for a crucial championship but overlooked 19-year-old flanker Henry Pollock.

“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,” said Borthwick. “He’s a calm, influential leader, renowned for his commitment to upholding high standards and his ability to motivate those around him.Warren Gatland names Wales squad for 2025 Six Nations

George has been a vastly popular captain, determined to re-engage with supporters. He has been named as vice-captain along with Ellie Genge and now he faces a fight to hang on to his place if he is to make it to a fourth World Cup in two years’ time. “I might be wrong, but I am not sure Maro is a future England captain,” Jones wrote. “He is going to be one of the great players, but Maro is very inward-looking. He drives himself rather than anyone else. He doesn’t usually influence people off the field.”

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