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    Maro Itoje will replace Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations as Steve Borthwick considers huge change in leadership

    January 14, 20253 Mins Read
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    • Steve Borthwick names his squad for the Six Nations on Tuesday lunchtime 
    • A change of leadership has been discussed amid doubts over Jamie George

    By NIK SIMON

    Published: 04:45 EST, 14 January 2025 | Updated: 06:12 EST, 14 January 2025

    Maro Itoje is primed to take over as England captain for the upcoming Six Nations campaign.

    Steve Borthwick names his squad on Tuesday lunchtime and there are understood to have been discussions about a change in leadership.

    Experienced hooker Jamie George has led the side since the 2023 World Cup but there are doubts about whether he is still a nailed on starter in the XV.

    George was frequently subbed off in the final quarter of England’s Tests in 2024 and watched from the sidelines as his side suffered late defeats.

    Luke Cowan-Dickie has been the Premiership’s in-form hooker and could well start against Ireland in Dublin.

    Itoje is one of England’s most consistent players and has also taken on the role of captain at Saracens this season.

    Maro Itoje is primed to take over as England captain for the Six Nations campaign

    Maro Itoje is primed to take over as England captain for the Six Nations campaign

    Jamie George has led the side since the 2023 World Cup but there are doubts over his place

    Jamie George has led the side since the 2023 World Cup but there are doubts over his place

    Steve Borthwick names his squad on Tuesday and a change of leadership has been discussed

    Steve Borthwick names his squad on Tuesday and a change of leadership has been discussed

    Writing in his Mail Sport column, Sir Clive Woodward has already called for a change in leadership, saying: ‘George can still play a big role in this England side and is hugely respected within the England team, but he isn’t at the top of his game. 

    ‘I don’t think he should be captain. Why? Because he never plays 80 minutes.’

    Itoje has never been England’s squad captain but he has long been feted as one of the team’s biggest standard bearers on the pitch.

    England’s Six Nations campaign begins with a trip to Ireland on Saturday February 1, before returning to Twickenham to face France a week later.

    For all England’s progress in last year’s Six Nations, capped by a heart-stopping last-kick victory over Ireland, they fell away dramatically in the rest of the year. 

    Borthwick’s side endured a disappointing Autumn Nations campaign with narrow defeats against New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, before blitzing past Japan with a comprehensive 59-14 victory.

    Next week, England will relocate to Girona for a warm-weather training camp ahead of the Six Nations, eager to improve significantly on their recent form.

    A change of leadership would mark a clean slate heading into their seismic Six Nations curtain-raiser at the Aviva Stadium.

    After a disappointing Autumn Nations campaign, England need to improve their form quickly

    After a disappointing Autumn Nations campaign, England need to improve their form quickly

    Despite cruising past Japan, England were beaten by New Zealand, South Africa and Australia

    Despite cruising past Japan, England were beaten by New Zealand, South Africa and Australia

    England will now be hoping for a better Six Nations than last year, where they finished third

    England will now be hoping for a better Six Nations than last year, where they finished third

    Itoje, 30, has already chalked up 88 caps during his England career, first representing his country at senior level against Italy during the 2016 Six Nations campaign. 

    Two years prior, the lock had captained England’s U20s to victory at the Junior World Championship final, showcasing leadership qualities at an early age.

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