Maro Itoje expressed that representing England is his ultimate aspiration, referring to it as ‘the Mecca’ for himself and his teammates. His statement comes in light of rumors about a breakaway league seeking top rugby talent. The Rugby Football Union maintains a policy of selecting only players from English clubs, which would compromise careers in a global competition. Itoje recently signed a significant Elite Player Squad contract with the RFU and continues to lead Saracens as captain.

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