Maro Itoje rested as Jamie George leads England on summer tour
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Maro Itoje has been rested for England's summer tour, with Jamie George appointed as captain. England will face South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina during this tour. This decision is part of a broader strategy to manage player workloads while preparing for upcoming international matches. The tour is set to provide key experience for younger players on the squad as well.
- •Maro Itoje is rested for the tour.
- •Jamie George named captain for the Tests.
- •England plays South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina this summer.
- •Focus on managing player workload and developing younger talent.
- •Tour provides key experience ahead of future competitions.
- 5:28 PMESPN Rugby — England Summer Tour: Itoje rested, George captain
"Maro Itoje has been rested for England's summer tour, with Jamie George named as captain for the Tests against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina.
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