With a record of five wins in 12 games, Jamie George will not go down as one of England’s great captains. Few men in the professional era, however, have skippered England with more pride or sacrificed more to lead their country.

Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations - George has been in charge since the 2023 World Cup but is demoted to vice-skipper alongside Ellis Genge.

England coach Steve Borthwick sprung a surprise when naming his Six Nations squad on Tuesday when he made lock Maro Itoje his new captain in place of Jamie George, though the hooker was still included in the 36-man training group.