Maro Itoje eyes World Cup glory after England dodge big guns in 2027 draw
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England ‘welcome whatever comes’ says bullish captain
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Ireland and Scotland meet for third successive tournament
Maro Itoje has set his sights on Rugby World Cup glory in Australia in 2027 after England were handed a potentially favourable path through the tournament when the draw was made in Sydney on Wednesday.
England, who have risen to third in the world rankings after an 11-match winning streak, emerged on the other side of the draw from the reigning world champions, South Africa, the three-times winners New Zealand and France.