LIST | 5 England stars who could have gone to the Olympics - Page 3 of 5 - Ruck

LIST | 5 England stars who could have gone to the Olympics

3. Maro Itoje – Shot Put

Itoje played several sports other sports in his youth, including basketball, football, and athletics. However, he did represent England at U17 level in Shot Put.

DID YOU KNOW? So far in his rugby career, he has won four English Premiership titles with Saracens, three European Rugby Champions Cup titles, and three Six Nations Championship titles

“I had a few good years, I went to a few English Schools and I had a good time,” said Itoje. “I was ranked second in 2009 in the under-15 age group.

“I did it because I was pretty good and to be honest I think I could have made a career out of it – but rugby is so much more fun than shot put.”

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