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Captain Maro

England's new rugby Union captain Maro Itoji on adding to his collection of African art and funding innovative schemes aimed at raising education standards across the world

The men's Six Nations get underway on Friday whilst current champions Ireland start their defence by welcoming England and their newly appointed captain Maro Itoje. When not leading his nations rugby team Maro collects African art and funds innovative schemes to help those who need help to attain the education they deserve. Born in North London to Nigerian parents Maro he's been telling Sportshour's Katie Smith about his life off the pitch and work the work of his charitable foundation.

PHOTO: England captain Maro Itoje (CREDIT: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

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50 minutes

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Sat 1 Feb 2025 10:06GMT

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