Itoje replaces George as England captain

Rugby-Itoje replaces George as England captain
By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) -England coach Steve Borthwick sprung a surprise when naming his Six Nations squad on Tuesday when he made lock Maro Itoje his new captain in place of Jamie George,
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Itoje replaces George as England captain for the Six Nations rugby tournament
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Steve Borthwick explains why Maro Itoje has replaced Jamie George as England captain
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'Fantastic leader' Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations
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