Maro Itoje: From England's Pride to Lions' Leader on Historic Australian Tour
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Maro Itoje, a 30-year-old lock from Saracens, has been appointed as the captain of the British and Irish Lions for their upcoming tour of Australia. Expressing deep honor and humility, Itoje, who is also the first Black player to lead the Lions and the third English captain in 89 years, is set to embark on his third tour with the team. His recent leadership in England's Six Nations Championship and his standout performances in previous Lions tours make him a pivotal figure for the squad.
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Maro Itoje has been named captain of the British and Irish Lions for the tour to Australia.
Itoje expressed being 'deeply honoured and humbled' by the appointment.
He is the first Black player to captain the Lions and the third Englishman in 89 years to hold the position.
Itoje, who plays for Saracens, is embarking on his third Lions tour.
He recently led England to second place in the Six Nations Championship.
Itoje is the first English captain of the Lions since Martin Johnson 24 years ago.
