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Steve Borthwick expects ‘big roar’ when Maro Itoje steps off England bench

Jamie George will lead the team into the Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales.

The Independent UK

Six Nations 2026: Maro Itoje on the bench as Steve Borthwick names England team to face Wales

Captain arrived late at training camp after attending mother’s funeral

Evening Standard

Maro Itoje on the bench for England’s Six Nations opener against Wales

Captain Itoje is only among the replacements for the Twickenham clash, with Jamie George skippering Steve Borthwick’s side against reigning Six Nations wooden spoon holders Wales

The Independent UK

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Steve Borthwick asks for England fans’ roar in support of grieving Maro Itoje

Steve Borthwick has called on England supporters to give Maro Itoje ‘the roar he deserves’ when he comes off the bench in his side’s Six Nations opener against Wales

The Guardian - UK

England name team for Six Nations opener against Wales

Henry Arundell will start at left wing while Jamie George will being the game as captain.

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George sends warning to England team-mates ahead of Six Nations

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Jamie George identifies what England must do to finally win Six Nations title

Steve Borthwick’s team are viewed by bookmakers as second favourites behind France to be crowned champions

The Independent UK

Borthwick’s task is to strike the right balance with thriving England ready for takeoff

Head coach is excited by what his team could achieve as the Six Nations opener against Wales looms into view

The Guardian - UK

Five things to watch as Steve Borthwick names England’s Six Nations squad

England are eyeing a title tilt in the Six Nations but have a number of injury concerns

The Independent UK

Venues confirmed for 2027 Rugby World Cup with Melbourne Cricket Ground not included

Two stadiums in Sydney will be utilised for the tournament, while Melbourne’s games will be played at Docklands Stadium

The Independent UK

England hooker Jamie George to retire in 2027 with World Cup on horizon

The 35-year-old has won 105 England caps and captained both his country and the British and Irish Lions.

The Independent UK

England hooker Jamie George to retire at end of next season

The 35-year-old former England captain made his Saracens debut in 2009.

The Independent UK

Jamie George sets retirement date after signing final contract with Saracens

The hooker will hang up his boots in 2027 after agreeing a one-year deal at the club

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Saracens hatch plan to put dent in French dominance against Clermont

Even without Maro Itoje, Ben Earl and Jamie George, the English club are set to deploy a formidable lineup against their depleted opponents

The Independent UK

Promise at prop but lock a concern: England position-by-position report after perfect autumn

England won four games from four this autumn to extend their winning streak to 11 matches but how is Steve Borthwick’s squad shaping up two years out from a World Cup?

Evening Standard

England team vs Argentina: Elliot Daly returns as Steve Borthwick makes six changes

The wing returns after a broken arm as Maro Itoje captains the side

The Guardian - UK

England call up Noah Caluori for Argentina Test after triple injury blow

Noah Caluori could face Argentina on Sunday after England’s Ollie Lawrence, Jamie George and Tom Roebuck were all ruled out

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The Independent UK

Three England stars ruled out of Argentina clash

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The Independent UK

England suffer triple injury blow ahead of autumn climax against Argentina

England play their final autumn international of the year against Argentina on Sunday

The Independent UK

England dealt triple injury blow ahead of Argentina clash

Three England players who featured in last weekend’s win over New Zealand have been ruled out of Sunday’s match against Argentina

The Independent UK

England back up bark with bite to show new identity – and look like World Cup contenders after All Blacks win

A signature success for Steve Borthwick arrived to continue a run of 10 consecutive wins with England’s new attitude increasingly apparent

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George admits he was brains behind England’s provocative response to haka

Henry Pollock’s starring role in England’s response to the haka was designed by Jamie George, who revealed he took inspiration from the 2019 World Cup semi-final win

The Guardian - UK

England 33-19 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

George Ford excelled for an England side that contained no weak links, while New Zealand’s Leroy Carter had a torrid time

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick’s gamble pays off as England outclass All Blacks in statement win

England 33-19 New Zealand: A stirring comeback from 12-0 down saw the hosts end a streak of just two wins in 21 matches against the All Blacks

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