The Maro Itoje You Don’t Know

Name: The Maro Itoje You Don’t Know
Uploaded: 2026-10-08T11:00:02.000Z
Duration: 1 h 21 min 48 s

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Maro Itoje Rugby British & Irish Lions England

Maro Itoje, like you've never heard him before.

The Saracens, England, and British & Irish Lions captain is a modern great. Today, he sits down with Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson to tell his story in his words.

How has his 'Lagos in London' upbringing shaped him to become the person he is today?

Do his politics influence his leadership style?
And how is he approaching completing one of the largest trophy cabinets in world rugby by winning the Webb Ellis trophy?
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00:00 Introducing the Itoje you don't see
02:44 How school shaped Maro
15:32 Lagos in London: rugby as a British-Nigerian
22:11 Parental influence
27:51 Black representation in English rugby
34:55 Making a difference with the Pearl Fund
40:39 Political influence & ambitions
55:21 Developing as a captain
1:02:00 England's leadership group
1:10:44 Saracens: Ambition, winegate, and Man City comparisons
1:18:30 Legacy on and off the pitch
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