England 'incredibly happy' to rest Itoje for Boks
England assistant Richard Wigglesworth says leaving Maro Itoje out of next month's game with world champions South Africa is the right decision.
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"I'm incredibly happy that we've been able to do right by him."
— Richard Wigglesworth , Athlete
Key People
Maro Itoje is the captain of the England rugby team celebrating his 100th cap.
Rassie Erasmus is the head coach of the South Africa national rugby team.
Richard Wigglesworth is an England senior assistant coach and former rugby player.
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England assistant Richard Wigglesworth says leaving Maro Itoje out of next month's game with world champions South Africa is the right decision.
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