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6 September 2026

Maro Itoje returns to England training squad for autumn Nations Championship

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Source reporting: BBC Sport https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/sport/rss.xml

Maro Itoje returns to England training squad for autumn Nations Championship

Maro Itoje has returned to the England set-up after being named in a 36-man training squad for this autumn's Nations Championship matches. The second row was included in the group preparing for the international programme, which will assemble for a training camp ahead of the fixtures. BBC Sport reported the squad selection. The announcement confirms Itoje is back in contention as England build for the autumn matches. The squad will use the training period to prepare for the Nations Championship schedule, with Itoje among those available for selection once matchday squads are chosen.

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Itoje’s inclusion increases England’s options at second row as they finalise their squad choices for the autumn Nations Championship.

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