Maro Itoje says England are 'ready to go' as they target an upset victory over Ireland that would launch their Guinness Six Nations in style.
Maro Itoje says England are 'ready to go' as they target an upset victory over Ireland that would launch their Guinness Six Nations in style. Itoje leads the team for the first time after taking over the captaincy from Jamie George and has been presented with a daunting first assignment against the champions in Dublin on Saturday. But the Saracens second row insists England have the firepower to take on the Six Nations favourites.
For the last two Six Nations, England have possessed the most successful line-out and Itoje is confident it will continue to deliver, even without the extra target for hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie. 'We have enough line-out jumpers. The line-out is a massive part of the game and we have a well-oiled machine,' Itoje said. 'If you were to look at our statistics over the last autumn, it's an area that we're pretty strong at in terms of ball-winning.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Maro Itoje Appointed as England Rugby CaptainMaro Itoje has been named as the new captain of the England rugby team, replacing Jamie George ahead of the 2024 Six Nations tournament. England head coach Steve Borthwick announced a 36-man training squad and confirmed Itoje as captain. Itoje, a seasoned Saracens forward, brings a wealth of experience and leadership qualities to the role.
Read more »
Six Nations: Maro Itoje named England captain over Jamie GeorgeMaro Itoje replaces Jamie George as captain while uncapped Cadan Murley and Oscar Beard are named in England's Six Nations squad.
Read more »
Maro Itoje Appointed Permanent England Rugby CaptainMaro Itoje takes over as England's captain, marking a new era for the team. The experienced forward brings valuable leadership and a commitment to excellence.
Read more »
Six Nations: Maro Itoje named England captain over Jamie GeorgeMaro Itoje replaces Jamie George as captain while uncapped Cadan Murley and Oscar Beard are named in England's Six Nations squad.
Read more »
England Appoints Maro Itoje as New CaptainSteve Borthwick, the England coach, has announced Maro Itoje as the new captain, replacing Jamie George after one season. The decision was influenced by England's recent performance in the final quarter of games, and Borthwick's preference for a captain present for the full match.
Read more »
Maro Itoje: 'World Class' England Captain Can Get Even Better, Says Steve BorthwickNew England captain Maro Itoje has been hailed as 'world class' by head coach Steve Borthwick, who believes the 30-year-old Saracens lock can reach even greater heights. Itoje takes over the captaincy from Jamie George, who is ruled out of the Six Nations opener against Ireland due to a hamstring injury. Borthwick expressed confidence in Itoje's leadership and the team's ability to win the tournament.
Read more »