Summary
England's rugby team is supporting captain Maro Itoje as he deals with his mother's death. Itoje missed a recent event in Edinburgh to attend her funeral in Nigeria. Fellow player Jamie George, who lost his own mother last year, spoke about the difficult time Itoje is going through.
Key Facts
- Maro Itoje is the current captain of England's rugby team.
- He traveled to Nigeria to attend his mother's funeral.
- Jamie George, a teammate and friend, expressed support, noting his own mother's death in 2024.
- George praised Itoje for his dedication to the team despite personal loss.
- Jamie George plans to retire from rugby in 2027.
- England's rugby team is on an 11-match winning streak.
- England's Six Nations title bid begins against Wales on February 7.
- Itoje has been part of the team since February 2016.
