Maro Itoje has hit back at Eddie Jones’ criticism of his leadership qualities and dismissed suggestions he was sent to “acting lessons”.

Former England coach Jones suggested that Itoje, who has been appointed as Owen Farrell’s successor at Saracens, was ‘inward-looking’

England lock and Saracens captain Maro Itoje said it was unfortunate that former head coach Eddie Jones had questioned his leadership qualities in a book, saying the player was an "inward-looking" person who drove himself rather than others.

England lock Maro Itoje has hit back at Eddie Jones’ assessment of his leadership and rubbished the ex-head coach’s claim that he attended acting classes. Itoje has been named as Saracens’ club captain for the upcoming 2024/25 season,

Maro Itoje has rejected Eddie Jones' captaincy criticism after being named Saracens skipper for the new Gallagher Premiership Rugby campaign.

England rugby ace Maro Itoje has dismissed a negative verdict on his leadership credentials from former coach Eddie Jones, saying the Aussie got it wrong.

A quick glance at Keir Starmer's parliamentary declarations will tell you the Prime Minister is more likely to be spotted at this season's Saracens matches than Eddie Jones.