Jamie George to captain England in Nations Championship with Itoje rested

Jamie George will captain England as they embark on their Nations Championship campaign in July, with Maro Itoje rested after a demanding year. England will face South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina over three consecutive weekends. Steve Borthwick has included five uncapped players in the squad, reflecting a blend of experience and emerging talent. Fin Smith aims to build on his role as starting fly half after a challenging season, while Ollie Chessum is expected to take on a larger leadership role. England seeks to recover from a disappointing Six Nations campaign, finishing fifth with only one win.

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