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Maro Itoje
 Itoje representing Saracens during the Aviva Premiership | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full name | Oghenemaro Miles Itoje | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 28 October 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Camden, London | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 118 kg (260 lb; 18 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Salcombe Prep School St George's School Harrow School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London University of Warwick | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Beno Obano (cousin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oghenemaro Miles Itoje (born 28 October 1994) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Premiership Rugby club Saracens and captains the England national team.[1][2]
Itoje began his career in 2012 when he signed his inaugural professional contract with Saracens, quickly making his debut the following year. His prowess on the field earned him international recognition as he received a call-up to represent England in the 2016 Six Nations Championship.
Noteworthy achievements include five Premiership titles and three European titles with Saracens. At international level, Itoje has been a key figure in two British & Irish Lions tours, securing nominations for the prestigious World Rugby Player of the Year thrice.[3][4][5] Additionally, he has played a pivotal role in England's success with a Grand Slam and multiple Triple Crown victories, solidifying his reputation as one of rugby's exceptional talents.
- ^ "RFU". Englandrugby.com. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ Meagher, Gerard. "Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ^ Kinsella, Murray (9 August 2021). "Itoje named Lions' player of the series after impressing against Boks". The42. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "British & Irish Lions Squad Announcement". British & Irish Lions. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ "Lions tour: Results, try-scorers and squad". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
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