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Itoje on bench for England’s 6 Nations opener against Wales

Grieving Maro Itoje backed to give England a lift from the bench against Wales

Steve Borthwick believes the Twickenham crowd will roar a grieving Maro Itoje on to the pitch against Wales after the England head coach named his captain on the bench following the death of the lock’...

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Itoje on bench - full England team v Wales, analysis & Chris Jones Q&A

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Six Nations: Steve Borthwick expects 'big roar' for England captain Maro Itoje

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England face Wales in Sydney showdown at 2027 RWC

England and Wales will face each other in a potential pool decider at the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup on 16 October in Sydney.

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England name team to face Wales in Six Nations opener

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England Six Nations team announcement live: Steve Borthwick to name side to play Wales

Maro Itoje’s grief will give England team-mates extra motivation

When England face Wales on Saturday at the Allianz Stadium, both sides have the same crucial objective: to start on a positive trajectory and avoid the disproportionate blow that comes from losing.

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England's Six Nations Lineup Shake-Up: Itoje and George Lead the Charge

Maro Itoje is set to start on the bench for England's Six Nations opener against Wales, with Jamie George leading as captain initially. Coach Steve Borthwick announced the lineup early due to Itoje's absence following his mother's passing.

England captain Maro Itoje absent from training camp to attend mother’s funeral in Nigeria

Maro Itoje missed the launch of the 2026 Six Nations to attend the funeral of his mother in Nigeria