Borthwick backs England's Itoje for Lions captaincy

Steve Borthwick backs Maro Itoje for British & Irish Lions captaincy after Six Nations step up
England coach hopes a number of his players are included on Australia tour after Wales rout finishes impressive campaign
Steve Borthwick backs ‘outstanding’ Maro Itoje for British and Irish Lions captaincy
Steve Borthwick has backed the “outstanding” Maro Itoje to thrive as British and Irish Lions captain if handed the role by head coach Andy Farrell. Itoje led England to a first four-win Six Nations since 2020 in his first tournament as skipper,
Steve Borthwick gives forthright view on Maro Itoje’s British & Irish Lions captaincy chances
Steve Borthwick has given his view on England skipper Maro Itoje's chances of being named the British & Irish Lions' captain for their tour to Australia later this year.
Borthwick backs England's Itoje for Lions captaincy after Wales rout
Steve Borthwick backed England captain Maro Itoje to lead the British and Irish Lions in Australia after his side ended their Six Nations campaign with a 68-14 hammering of Wales.
British & Irish Lions squad and captain to be named live at The O2 in May
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Steve Borthwick hails England's progress after Wales thrashing
Six Nations win over Wales, praising their commitment. Maro Itoje highlights standout performances from Ben and Henry, calling them key contributors.
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British and Irish Lions Rankings: Six Nations finale presents last chance to stake claims
Hugo Keenan, Tomos Williams, Mack Hansen, Jack Crowley and Josh van der Flier among host of players looking to stake final claim for British and Irish selection; watch the British & Irish Lions tour o ...
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British & Irish Lions confirm ‘extraordinary’ squad announcement news as date and venue confirmed
British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia will be announced in front of a live audience of more than 2,000 fans at ...
'I played for the British and Irish Lions and have apologised to everyone I met since'
“I’ve apologised to everyone I’ve met in the 24 years since by saying we’ve left one behind us,” he added humorously. “But ...
Lions squad to be announced live by Welshman in front of thousands of fans inside arena
The British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer will be announced at a live event in front of around 2,700 ...
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Italy v Ireland winners and losers: Dan Sheehan ‘cements Lions spot’ but Andy Farrell left with ‘food for thought’
Following Ireland's 22-17 win over Italy in the final round of the Six Nations, here are our key winners and losers from Rome ...
England star passes Lions audition in Wales drubbing as Andy Farrell licks his lips
Northampton’s Smith, just 22, turned on the style in front of Lions boss Andy Farrell as England heaped more misery on the ...