England to keep R3m Itoje
Maro Itoje is set to hand England a major boost by signing a new multi-million rand contract extension with Saracens after financial aid from the RFU.
Maro Itoje is set to hand England a major boost by signing a new multi-million rand contract extension with Saracens after financial aid from the RFU.
Lock Maro Itoje said Saracens will “step up” and back themselves to beat an in-form Vodacom Bulls outfit when the teams clash for the first time in Pretoria on Saturday.
Maro Itoje could be set to leave England after reportedly being asked to more than halve his R18 million a year salary to stay with Saracens.
Maro Itoje says England have yet to play to their full potential and know that the Springboks aren’t invulnerable ahead of the World Cup semi-final clash in Paris on Saturday.
Eddie Jones has confirmed that lock Maro Itoje will shift to the loose trio for his country when England and the Springboks clash in London on Saturday.
Maro Itoje has urged England to “unlock their potential” by producing a full 80-minute performance against the Springboks on Saturday in the final match of the November series.
One of the most influential and dynamic England players in the English Premiership has headed south to pursue alternative opportunities.
England lock Maro Itoje has been ruled out of the deciding Test against Australia in Sydney on Saturday because of a concussion he picked up in the win at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
In the second of a six-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their world team of the year, based on performances throughout 2021.
After claiming that he does not see Maro Itoje as a national team captain, England coach Eddie Jones says he has changed his views on the second rower’s leadership potential.