England have made made a huge captaincy call ahead of a a crucial Six Nations with head coach Steve Borthwick appointing Maro Itoje as captain. The Saracens lock, long one of his nation’s most consistent performers,

England head coach Steve Borthwick believes Tom Willis’ hunger is exactly what he wants to see from the rest of his squad, as the Saracens man earns a deserved re-call to the Test squad. Willis has been in red-hot form in the Premiership this season but was dropped from England’s squad for the November Tests.

England are preparing for the 2025 Six Nations, half a decade after last winning the competition. Steve Borthwick will be desperate for his team to compete for honours following a disappointing Autumn Nations Series last year.