Sarries stars hail new Bok man
Jamie George and Maro Itoje have paid tribute to outgoing Saracens assistant coach Andy Edwards, who will take up a role within the Springboks’ coaching set-up.
Itoje: RWC final was tough to watch
In the first episode of his ‘Pearl Conversations’ podcast, Maro Itoje chats to fellow England forward Kyle Sinckler about watching last year’s World Cup final for the first time during lockdown and the reaction following the tournament in Japan.
Itoje calls on rugby to root out racism
England star Maro Itoje has opened up about suffering racial abuse, how he deals with racism and his desire to effect change in rugby.
Gatland drops Lions captaincy hints
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has hinted English lock Maro Itoje is in the running to captain the side during next year’s tour to South Africa.
McGeechan backs Itoje to lead Lions
Sir Ian McGeechan backs England lock Maro Itoje to lead the British & Irish Lions in the first Test against the Springboks in 2021.
Itoje: RWC final was painful
Lock Maro Itoje says it took him a long time to get over England’s painful 32-12 defeat in the World Cup final by the Springboks last November.
‘Lions need captain to challenge Bok DNA’
Paul O’Connell believes the key to success for the British & Irish Lions in 2021 is to select a captain capable of beating the Springboks at their own game.
Itoje: Saracens scandal felt like invasion of privacy
England lock Maro Itoje said being thrust into the spotlight during the Saracens’ salary cap scandal felt like an invasion of his privacy.
Revealed: How Sarries broke salary cap
Saracens breached the Premiership salary cap through property ventures involving star players Maro Itoje, Billy and Mako Vunipola and Chris Ashton.
Watch: B&I Lions tour preview
Hear British & Irish Lions greats Sam Warburton, Maro Itoje, Brian O’Driscoll and Sir Ian McGeechan preview what should be an epic tour to South Africa in 2021.
