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England Rugby Team Discusses Player Availability
England captain Maro Itoje expressed surprise at the suggestion he step away from international duty for upcoming Tests. The Lions also announced that starting safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph are expected to return after missing the first four games of the season.
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BBC Sport
England captain Maro Itoje says he was initially taken aback by the suggestion he step away from international action for the July Tests
2026-09-02 16:00 UTC
ESPN
Lions starting safeties Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee), who will both miss the first four games of the season, are expected to return at some point, according to GM Brad Holmes
2026-09-02 16:54 UTC