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‘Royal links’ – Eight Crazy Things You Didn’t Know About Maro Itoje

Maro Itoje has become one of the most recognisable rugby stars on the planet. However, there are many secrets that fans still don’t know.

MARO ITOJE:

#1. His full name

Oghenemaro Miles “Maro” Itoje was born in CamdenNorth London to Nigerian parents.

#2. Family

He is the cousin of Bath’s loosehead prop Beno Obano. Gloucester speedster Ollie Thorley is also Itoje’s cousin, after his grandfather re-married a Nigerian woman who is the Saracens lock’s aunt.

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