sports
February 20, 2026
Itoje’s character and consistency shine through as he joins England’s 100 club
Captain’s moment must be celebrated at Twickenham on Saturday, as should Edwin Edogbo’s first Ireland cap
TL;DR
- Tommy Freeman and Maro Itoje have spoken about mental fatigue following the British & Irish Lions tour.
- Mental fatigue can affect players even if their bodies are physically sound.
- Steve Borthwick has selected a new England team, which includes Ollie Lawrence and a dynamic back row, aiming to focus on their own strengths.
- Maro Itoje will achieve his 100th England cap, recognized for his consistency and leadership.
- Edwin Edogbo, who recently debuted for Ireland, was subjected to racist online abuse, which the author finds frustrating and links to broader societal issues.
- Social media companies are urged to do more to combat online abuse, which can be amplified when perpetrators face no consequences.
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