Maro Itoje has hit back at Eddie Jones’ criticism of his leadership qualities and dismissed suggestions he was sent to “acting lessons”.

Former England coach Jones suggested that Itoje, who has been appointed as Owen Farrell’s successor at Saracens, was ‘inward-looking’

England lock and Saracens captain Maro Itoje said it was unfortunate that former head coach Eddie Jones had questioned his leadership qualities in a book, saying the player was an "inward-looking" person who drove himself rather than others.

Maro Itoje says former England head coach Eddie Jones was wrong about his leadership ability as he prepares to take over the captaincy at Saracens.

Maro Itoje has rejected Eddie Jones' captaincy criticism after being named Saracens skipper for the new Gallagher Premiership Rugby campaign.

England rugby ace Maro Itoje has dismissed a negative verdict on his leadership credentials from former coach Eddie Jones, saying the Aussie got it wrong.

England lock and Saracens captain Maro Itoje said it was unfortunate that former head coach Eddie Jones had questioned his leadership qualities in a book, saying the player was an "inward-looking" person who drove himself rather than others.

A quick glance at Keir Starmer's parliamentary declarations will tell you the Prime Minister is more likely to be spotted at this season's Saracens matches than Eddie Jones.