Ex-British and Irish Lions skipper and Six Nations Rugby Special pundit Sam Warburton says England's Maro Itoje is the "frontrunner" for the Lions captaincy.

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Steve Borthwick has backed the “outstanding” Maro Itoje to thrive as British and Irish Lions captain if handed the role by head coach Andy Farrell. Itoje led England to a first four-win Six Nations since 2020 in his first tournament as skipper,