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

Maro Itoje has hit back at Eddie Jones’ criticism of his leadership qualities and dismissed suggestions he was sent to “acting lessons”. Jones, the former England head coach, doubted whether Itoje would ever captain his country. In a 2021 book he said that the 29-year-old was “very 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.

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.

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.