"Scary" - Maro Itoje injury: Lock knocked out by nasty shoulder hit

Saturday, 09 July 2022 at 12:12

byRugby Rucker

Maro Itoje injury: In a huge blow to Eddie Jones, the England lock was replaced after being knocked out after a tackle went wrong against the Wallabies.

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10:59 AM · Jul 9, 2022

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Akor’ebirungi

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Eh! I hope Itoje is okay. That didn't look safe at all.

10:55 AM · Jul 9, 2022

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Eanna

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Itoje goes high and pays the price, almost as if poor technique is dangers!#AUSvENG

10:57 AM · Jul 9, 2022

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thedeadballarea

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Itoje in an absolute mess there, games done, probably series after that.

10:57 AM · Jul 9, 2022

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Donald Earl

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That Itoje injury doesn't look good at all. #AUSvsENG what a hit though!

10:57 AM · Jul 9, 2022

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Coach_ Jacob Mooney

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Poor of the crowd to cheer Itoje clearly getting knocked out #AUSvENG

10:57 AM · Jul 9, 2022

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The 5 Highest Paid Players In World Rugby In 2022

#5. Maro Itoje

Club: Saracens
Salary: £825k

When Itoje was rumoured to be interested in joining Racing 92 last year, club president Jacky Lorenzetti let slip that the lock wanted €1million for the deal to go through. Reports indicate he earns between £800k and £850k from Sarries.

Maro Itoje of the Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Bath Rugby and Saracens at the Recreation Ground on 17 Oct. Photo: Steve Haag/PPAUK

#4. Cheslin Kolbe

Club: Toulon
Salary: £800k

#3. Finn Russell

Club: Racing 92
Salary: £850k

The talented fly-half Scotland signed a new three-year deal with Racing 92 last year. The Rugby Paper report he is earning as much as £850,000.

#3. Pablo Matera

Club: Japanese club
Salary: £1m

Pablo Matera of Argentina on the break slipping the tackle from Sam Underhill of England Rugby and then tackled by Alex Lozowski of England Rugby during the International Old Mutual Wealth Series match between England v Argentina on 11th November 2017 at Twickenham Stadium, London, England (Photo:Phil Mingo/PPAUK),

#1. Charles Piutau

Club: Bristol Bears
Salary: £1m

For some time, the Kiwi has been reported to be earning £1million at Bristol Bears and he became the first player in British rugby to do so. Out of contract this summer, he may find himself sliding down the list as a reduced salary cap comes into play in the Premiership.

Charles Piutau of Bristol Bears on the break during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Bristol Bears at Kingsholm Stadium on December 3 2021 in Gloucester, England. (Photo by Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)