England make massive captaincy call as Steve Borthwick’s squad revealed - Maro Itoje has been appointed skipper, supplanting Saracens teammate Jamie George in the role

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his squad for the Six Nations as his team eye up the title for the first time since 2020. The 45-year-old has made eight changes compared to the squad he named ahead of England’s final Autumn Nations Series clash with Japan in November.

While the decision to change England captain from Jamie George to Maro Itoje dominated Steve Borthwick’s Six Nations squad announcement, there remain several other important talking points which merit attention.

Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish - The head coach has been devising ways to ensure his team come on strong in the final quarter.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has decided to strip Jamie George of the captaincy ahead of the Six Nations, handing over control to his Saracens team-mate Maro Itoje

Maro Itoje is promoted to England captain for the Six Nations, replacing Saracens team-mate Jamie George in the role.

Maro Itoje was selected on Tuesday as England's captain for the Six Nations rugby tournament, replacing Jamie George. The 30-year-old lock takes the

Steve Borthwick has backed Maro Itoje to lead England into the 2027 Rugby World Cup and said it is his capability to be calm in the face of pressure which has seen him elevated to captain of the team.

As part of our 'Talking Heads' series, contributing writer Alastair Campbell sat down with the England rugby star

England head coach Steve Borthwick has backed ‘world-class’ Maro Itoje to succeed as England captain, and feels it is also a long-term appointment with one eye on the 2027 World Cup. Itoje was named captain for the upcoming Six Nations yesterday,