Jamie George took inspiration from Joe Root after losing England captaincy - The 34-year-old succeeded Owen Farrell as England skipper ahead of last year’s championship before being demoted to vice-captain.

England hooker Jamie George said he contemplated walking away from international duty after losing the captaincy to Maro Itoje this year, but decided to carry on after seeking advice from friends, family and coaches.

Jamie George says he considered ending his England career because of the shock and pain of losing the captaincy before the start of the Six Nations.

Jamie George will become an England centurion this weekend against Italy, but feared his international career was over after losing the captaincy to Maro Itoje on the eve of the Six Nations.