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Hope for Itoje 6 Nations return?
By Peter Thompson
England forward Maro Itoje will be fit for the start of the Six Nations despite suffering a fractured jaw.
There were concerns that Itoje could miss the majority of the tournament following a collision with England team-mate Mike Brown during Saracens' derby loss to Harlequins on December 3.
The British and Irish Lion underwent surgery on Sunday, but could yet feature for European champions Sarries before England face Italy in Rome on February 4.
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall said: "Maro is probably three or four weeks away.
"He went to see the specialist who said a maximum of six weeks and he's already done a week and a half."
The versatile Itoje has established himself as a key player for England under Eddie Jones after making his debut against Italy in February 2016.
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Yep even if you're improving on already very good international players every little bit helps if you're at the top of this log jam of 'top 3' sides, if they are elite.
Go to commentsIndeed they were. When they were good they looked like potential world beaters but too many mistakes outweighed the occasional excellent moments. The French were not at the level they were against the ABs
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