Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as captain of the England national team: reasons for the decision

Change of captain for the England rugby team

Jamie George, hooker for the England national team, took the field with the team at the 2024 Six Nations tournament. Head coach Steve Borthwick decided to change the captain, opting for the ‘influential’ Maro Itoje to participate in the 2025 Six Nations. At the same Time, he emphasized that Jamie had demonstrated ‘impressive leadership’.

Maro Itoje replaced Jamie George as captain of the England rugby team in January.

This change of captain aims to strengthen team spirit and preparation for upcoming competitions. Itoje, known for his athletic achievements and leadership qualities, played an important role in the team, and now he is expected to face new challenges on the international stage.