Maro Itoje ready to ‘come back better’ for England after taking mini sabbatical
England lock Maro Itoje, who missed the July Nations Championship to take a brief break, returns fully fit after completing an uninterrupted pre‑season with Saracens. The period gave him physical recovery and mental refreshment, and he says he is prepared to improve his performances for the national side. Itoje’s absence was limited to the summer series.