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Rugby Union: Jones making no promises to Itoje
Lock impressed against Bath but not in Six Nations squad

by Our Sports Desk

Eddie Jones refused to fast-track Maro Itoje into his England team yesterday but the Saracens lock could yet feature in the Six Nations opener against Scotland.

Jones was present at Barnet Copthall last weekend to see Itoje’s man of the match performance against Bath, describing it as his finest game for the Premiership champions.

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