Eddie: ‘Outstanding’ Itoje was close to being back to his best

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Eddie Jones and Maro Itoje

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Maro Itoje of England is congratulated by England Head Coach Eddie Jones after the Guinness Six Nations match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium on March 13, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

EDDIE Jones heaped praise on Maro Itoje for shrugging off his recent penalty nightmares to become England’s matchwinning hero against France.
The head coach also challenged his players to finish a miserable Six Nations off in style in Dublin on Saturday and make up for what had been until yesterday a grim Six Nations campaign.
Jones and his men will head across the Irish Sea with morale lifted and in much more confident mood after a 23-20 victory over France sealed by Itoje’s effort just three minutes from time.
Saracens lock Itoje and his teammates celebrated as if they had won the trophy...

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