Maro Itoje calls on the England rugby team to prioritize a strong performance against Italy in the Six Nations, noting that while they aim for a big win, they need to focus on the basics first. England is looking for their third win in the championship, especially as a victory could enhance their title chances. Despite recent close victories, Itoje believes their attacking abilities have been unfairly criticized and emphasizes the importance of mindset and tackling tough challenges on the field, encouraging his teammates to play courageously and effectively.
We want to win, we want to win well, he said. But to do that, we have to do all the tough stuff that rugby requires.
It's not going to be an easy game. It's not going to be a straightforward game. There's expectation in games like this.
My main thing is, win the game. I have been in situations, I remember the [Saracens] game against Castres at the end of the block before we came here.
I would just say it's about us, again, going for that performance, having the courage to play the way we want to play.
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