Maro Itoje

Oghenemaro ‘Maro’ Miles Itoje is an English professional rugby union player. He plays as a lock or as a blindside flanker for English Premiership club Saracens and the England national team. He has won four English Premiership titles, three European Rugby Champions Cup titles, and three Six Nations Championship titles.

About Maro Itoje in brief

Summary Maro ItojeOghenemaro ‘Maro’ Miles Itoje is an English professional rugby union player. He plays as a lock or as a blindside flanker for English Premiership club Saracens and the England national team. He has won four English Premiership titles, three European Rugby Champions Cup titles, and three Six Nations Championship titles. He was selected for the British and Irish Lions for their tour of New Zealand, being the youngest player named in the 41-man squad, aged 22.

He received his first-call up to the England team in 2016 ahead of the annual Six Nations championship, and became a firm favourite to both Saracen and England fans. He is described by many as a hard-working player and also as a team leader, with many writers claiming him to be a star player. Many believe he has no real weaknesses as a rugby player, though some argue he does give away too many penalties in open play.