Maro Itoje highlighted the sanctity of playing for England amid concerns over a potential exodus to a lucrative breakaway league, emphasizing that he only learned of the proposal through media.
Itoje remarked, "Playing for England is the mecca for me, and it’s something I hold incredibly dearly. The idea of leaving it for a breakaway league is not something I’d entertain lightly."
With the Rugby Football Union standing firm on its policy regarding player availability, Itoje signaled that players joining the breakaway league would essentially be sacrificing their Test careers.
Itoje's recent enhanced contract represents a commitment to the established rugby framework, contrasting sharply with the allure of the proposed new league backed by significant investments.
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