England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his squad for the Six Nations as his team eye up the title for the first time since 2020. The 45-year-old has made eight changes compared to the squad he named ahead of England’s final Autumn Nations Series clash with Japan in November.

(AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File) LONDON (AP) — Maro Itoje was selected Tuesday as England’s captain for the Six Nations rugby tournament, replacing Jamie George. The 30-year-old lock takes the role for the first time, having previously deputized for ...

England coach Steve Borthwick said having a captain who could last the whole match had been a factor in his decision to appoint Maro Itoje as skipper for the Six Nations in place of Jamie George. Both Saracens forwards were included in a 36-man England squad for the tournament announced on Tuesday.