Maro Itoje has become the last of Saracens’ big guns to commit to the club despite their relegation to the Championship.
Itoje joins the Vunipola brothers, Owen Farrell, Jamie George and Elliot Daly in confirming he will be with the club next season after their relegation from the Premiership for breaching salary cap rules.
England coach Eddie Jones said on Thursday he was “comfortable” picking the players for the national team if they were in good form.
Itoje said he was staying at Saracens because “the culture is second to none and I think that’s evident for everyone to see”.
Saracens will lose some senior players such as George Kruis, Ben Spencer and Will Skelton but have retained a strong core.
“From his early days in our Academy, to being part of the club’s biggest moments, Maro has been a vital member of the Saracens project and we are thrilled he is committing to Saracens,” said Director of Rugby Mark McCall.
“On and off the field, Maro is a diligent, professional and thoughtful individual, who sets the example of what it means to use every opportunity you are given to improve. At 25, it is very exciting to think where he can take his game, this team and our club in the future.”
