'It would be pretty special' - Chessum on England captaincy links
Summary
England forward Ollie Chessum says he enjoys leadership but is not pursuing the captaincy, which is currently held by Maro Itoje. Chessum also discussed his relationships with England teammates and said the team understands fans’ frustration after inconsistent results.Key Facts
- Chessum is 26 and has won 38 England caps since his debut in February 2022.
- He captains Leicester and can play in the second row or at blindside flanker.
- Maro Itoje became England captain in January 2025.
- Chessum said captaincy could be an ambition later in his career but is not something he is seeking now.
- Chessum said recent confrontations with England teammates Henry Pollock and Ellis Genge during club matches would not affect their relationships in camp.
- England are scheduled to play Australia on Sunday, 8 November, at Allianz Stadium.
- England lost 42-21 to Ireland in February and to South Africa in July, then beat Fiji and Argentina.
- Chessum said the England team recognizes supporters’ frustration and has sometimes fallen short of its own expectations.
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