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England 'incredibly happy' to rest Itoje for Boks

England 'incredibly happy' to rest Itoje for Boks
BBC News Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10:58 UTC 1 min read
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England assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth says leaving Maro Itoje out of next month's game with world champions South Africa is the right decision.

England assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth says leaving Maro Itoje out of next month's game with world champions South Africa is the right decision.
England (LOCATION) Itoje for Boks England (ORG) Richard Wigglesworth (PERSON) Maro Itoje (PERSON) South Africa (LOCATION)
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