With a record of five wins in 12 games, Jamie George will not go down as one of England’s great captains. Few men in the professional era, however, have skippered England with more pride or sacrificed more to lead their country.

Maro Itoje has taken over from Jamie George as England’s captain ahead of this year’s Six Nations. George, 34, had been serving as Steve Borthwick’s skipper following Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from international rugby in late 2023.

Maro Itoje has replaced Jamie George as England captain for the Six Nations, head coach Steve Borthwick said Tuesday as he named a 36-man squad for the tournament.

England coach Steve Borthwick has made lock Maro Itoje his new captain in place of Jamie George, though the hooker was still included in the 36-man training squad he named for the Six Nations on Tuesday.

Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations - George has been in charge since the 2023 World Cup but is demoted to vice-skipper alongside Ellis Genge.

Maro Itoje has taken over from Jamie George as England’s captain ahead of this year’s Six Nations. George, 34, had been serving as Steve Borthwick’s skipper following Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from international rugby in late 2023.

England will be captained by Maro Itoje into the 2025 men's Six Nations but there is no place in the 36-player squad for Dan Cole or Ben Spencer.

Steve Borthwick has handed Saracens lock Maro Itoje the England captaincy ahead of the Six Nations, with Jamie George demoted to vice-captain. Itoje has impressed in the role as Saracens skipper this season and will become the 136th man to captain the national side.