# Rugby: England captain Maro Itoje has been rested for the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina. The 31-year-old led the British and Irish Lions to a series victory against Australia last year, then played in the November Tests and this year’s Six Nations campaigns, as well as mourning the death of his mother. He also breached World Rugby’s recommendation to play only 30 games per season in each of his past two campaigns. Hooker Jamie George will captain England in the absence of Itoje.
Rugby: Maro Itoje rested for England’s upcoming Nations Championship fixtures