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Head coach Steve Borthwick's decision to promote Itoje seems to stem, in part, from George's reduced playing time during the previous Autumn Internationals. George, who serves as the team’s hooker, averaged only 50 minutes per game, which raises questions about the effectiveness of having a captain on the bench. As new talents, such as Luke Cowan-Dickie and Theo Dan, emerge as strong contenders for the hooker position, George's hold on the starting job seems less secure, emphasizing the need for a captain who is a guaranteed selection on the field.