I was brash and naive in 2017, now I'm ready - Itoje
Summary
Maro Itoje, a rugby player, shared that he has developed as a better communicator and teammate since his first tour with the British and Irish Lions in 2017. He is now set to lead the Lions on their 2025 tour as captain and has gained recent experience captaining both Saracens and the England team. The Lions squad announcement included a discussion on positional choices, particularly highlighting Marcus Smith's ability to play as both a fly-half and full-back.Key Facts
- Maro Itoje was the youngest player on the British and Irish Lions tour in 2017.
- He feels he has matured, improved his communication, and learned from his experiences since then.
- Itoje was recently named as the captain for the 2025 Lions tour.
- He has experience as captain of Saracens and the England national team.
- Itoje attended a dinner with former Lions captains, including Gavin Hastings, after his captaincy announcement.
- Marcus Smith was selected for the Lions squad because he can play both fly-half and full-back positions.
- The Lions squad includes players from different teams, such as Leinster and Wales.
- Coach Andy Farrell emphasized the importance of flexibility in player positions for the tour.
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