Maro Itoje: England head coach Steve Borthwick says captain may need to miss inaugural Nations Championship and clash vs Springboks to rest

England head coach Steve Borthwick has acknowledged that captain Maro Itoje may need to be rested and could miss England's inaugural Nations Championship matches against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina in July. The decision comes after Itoje played more than 30 matches across the previous two seasons, a workload that included captaining the British and Irish Lions to a series win in Australia. Borthwick is prioritizing the lock's long-term fitness and availability.