Many an English rugby fan in modern times will have guessed Maro Itoje would one day captain the national team, such was the extent of his commanding presence even as a youngster.
It may have even been the overwhelming opinion that Itoje would have been handed the Red Rose reins before now, but at 27, the Saracens star has hardly missed the boat to take on leadership duties.
Just ask Courtney Lawes, who deputised as England captain at 32 years of age when they faced Tonga in November, with regular skipper Owen Farrell ruled out due to Covid-19 at the time.
