Jamie George captains England again as Borthwick plays it safe for brutal summer tour - AOL

Jamie George will captain England again for the start of Steve Borthwick’s summer Nations Championship tour, as Maro Itoje is rested and England begins the schedule without their usual leader. The article describes a challenging stretch: three Tests across different continents in successive weeks, with England on a four-match losing streak and moving into a new, demanding travel block. The tour includes matches against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, and England also faces logistical complications such as the ineligibility of Greg Fisilau’s listed teammate (Van Rensburg) versus South Africa due to residency qualification timing. Borthwick named five uncapped players in a 36-strong squad, including Noah Caluori, Benhard Janse van Rensburg, George Kloska, Vilikesa Sela, and Greg Fisilau. The piece notes Max Ojomoh’s recall from Bath and the absence of Northampton scrum-half Archie McParland due to injury after the Premiership final. It also signals potential on-field leadership changes toward Ollie Chessum, though George is expected to lead early Tests.