"A lot of respect and admiration" - Maro Itoje names his three toughest opponents

"I thought I’d be able to beat him for speed, on physical prowess alone. But I couldn’t get anywhere close. Not only was he technically brilliant but it was also the intelligence of how he called, found space and manipulated opponents.”

 Itoje said: ”

For me it’s always those quick guys you can’t quite get a hold of that give me the most trouble for sure. I’m not sure if I’ve played him this year but Piutau is a real handful.”

Itoje said: "I’ve got a lot of respect and admiration for Alun Wyn, I always prefer having him as a teammate than going up against him. It's sad that I likely won't play with him again now."