BREAKING: Maro Itoje to Captain the Lions ๐ฆ
Maro Itoje is set to be named captain of the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia ๐ฆ๐บ
Itoje is poised to become the first Englishman in 24 years to captain the Lions, with his official unveiling set to take place during Andy Farrellโs squad announcement at a live event at the O2 tomorrow, 8 May.
Itoje became the frontrunner for captain after Caelan Doris was sidelined with a shoulder injury, leaving the Ireland skipper a doubt for the tour.
The 30-year-old lock is set for his third Lions tour, having excelled as the youngest member of the squad in 2017 against New Zealand.
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Source: The Telegraph
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