Maro Itoje the new Saracens captain

ENGLAND lock Maro Itoje has been named as the new captain of Saracens for the upcoming English Premiership season.

Itoje, 29, replaces Owen Farrell, who has moved to Top 14 side Racing 92 after nearly 16 years of playing for the north London club.

Itoje, who has 84 England caps, made his Saracens debut in 2013.

“I am extremely humbled and honoured to be asked to captain this special club,” he said.

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