Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England v New Zealand - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 10, 2018 England's Maro Itoje during the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
LONDON (Reuters) - England forward Maro Itoje said he feels fortunate to be named vice-captain for Saturday's test match against Japan and that he will lead by example, supporting stand in skipper George Ford where he can.
With regular co-captains Dylan Hartley and Owen Farrell picked as replacements, flyhalf Ford and lock Itoje come into leadership roles as England look to get back to winning ways after an agonising 16-15 defeat by New Zealand last weekend.
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