 Itoje representing Saracens during the Aviva Premiership | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full name | Oghenemaro Miles Itoje | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 28 October 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Camden, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 118 kg (260 lb; 18 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Salcombe Preparatory School St. George's School Harrow School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Beno Obano (cousin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oghenemaro Miles Itoje (born 28 October 1994) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Premiership Rugby club Saracens and the England national team.[1][2]
Itoje began his career in 2012 when he signed his inaugural professional contract with Saracens, quickly making his debut the following year. His prowess on the field earned him international recognition as he received a call-up to represent England in the 2016 Six Nations Championship.
Noteworthy achievements include five Premiership titles and three European titles with Saracens. At international level, Itoje has been a key figure in two British & Irish Lions tours, securing nominations for the prestigious World Rugby Player of the Year thrice.[3][4][5] Additionally, he has played a pivotal role in England’s success with multiple Grand Slam and Triple Crown victories, solidifying his reputation as one of rugby’s exceptional talents.
- ^ "RFU". Englandrugby.com. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "RUMOUR | England powerhouse prop Beno Obano set to move..." Ruck. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ Kinsella, Murray (9 August 2021). "Itoje named Lions' player of the series after impressing against Boks". The42. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
- ^ "British & Irish Lions Squad Announcement". British & Irish Lions. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ "Lions tour: Results, try-scorers and squad". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 October 2021.