Maro Itoje named Owen Farrell’s successor as Saracens captain
Plus, analysis: Taking Saracens armband opens up path to Itoje leading England
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Plus, analysis: Taking Saracens armband opens up path to Itoje leading England
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England second-row was shown a yellow card and subsequently cited for his tackle on Bath’s Alfie Barbeary
England lock made an upright tackle on Alfie Barbeary during his side’s 15-12 victory at the Recreation Ground
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England forward has played 1,881 minutes with the limit being 2,400 as calls come to protect rugby’s ‘prized possessions’
Ollie Lawrence and George Martin also stepped up, in a performance that raises hope for the future of this squad
Lock made his presence felt in the final quarter against Ireland, to give Borthwick pause to consider if he should be the permanent captain
In wake of Owen Farrell's agreement to join Racing 92 in France, Itoje's decision to stay in England is a major boost for club and country
The forward expressed his passion for playing for England and said a part of him would be ‘eaten up inside’ were he to stop
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Former South Africa lock and World Cup winner Victor Matfield on the battle of the second rows in Saturday's semi-final
Second row will need to repeat his colossal performance against All Blacks four years ago if he is to overcome his nemesis Eben Etzebeth
Semi-final against might of South Africa awaits side that has viewed themselves as underdogs throughout their time in France
Itoje looked in supreme condition as he returned to something close to his dominating best against Argentina
Former club team-mates believe Steve Borthwick should give Itoje more responsibility to unleash his best
All over the Twickenham pitch Sale and Saracens' English players battled in head-to-head positional duels that may shape World Cup squad
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