Itoje returns to England squad for training camp
BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsClose menu BBC SportMenuHomeFootballCricketFormula 1Rugby UTennisGolfCyclingAthleticsMoreA-Z SportsAmerican FootballAthleticsBasketballBoxingCricketCyclingDartsDisability SportFootballFormula 1Gaelic GamesGolfGymnasticsHorse RacingMixed Martial ArtsMotorsportNetballRugby LeagueRugby UnionSnookerSwimmingTennisFull Sports A-ZMore from SportEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandQuizzesNews FeedsHelp & FAQsRugby UnionScores & FixturesTablesAll TeamsEnglishScottishWelshIrishItoje returns to England squad for training campImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Maro Itoje made his England debut in 2016 and has won 102 caps Second row Maro Itoje returns to the England set-up after being named in a 36-man training squad for this autumn's Nations Championship matches. Itoje missed matches against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina in July, taking holidays in Mauritius and Nigeria in his first proper summer break from rugby in more than a decade. The 31-year-old, whose mother died shortly before he led England through a deflating Six Nations campaign that featured only one win, has said he has felt the benefits of his time away. Steve Borthwick's players meet up on Sunday for the first time since their summer tour. Saracens' Itoje is expected to reclaim the captaincy from Jamie George when England play Australia on 8 November. They face Japan on 14 November and New Zealand on 21 November. Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant, who are available for England again after returning from Brive and Stade Francais respectively, have not been included. George has a groin injury and Ollie Chessum a foot problem, but both will join up with the squad. 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