Jamie George has called on England to end their Six Nations hoodoo by delivering a statement victory when Steve Borthwick’s men kickstart their new era against Italy.
George will captain his country for the first time in Rome with Borthwick set to unleash five debutants in England’s biggest Six Nations overhaul for 12 years. The new captain is determined to harness the connection with supporters – some of whom booed his predecessor Owen Farrell during the World Cup – and wants “people to love coming to watch England play”.
