New England Rugby Captain Jamie George Aims to Make Twickenham a Fortress

George, succeeding Owen Farrell, is ready for the challenge and plans to re-engage with supporters to build a stronger connection between the team and the fans.

• Jamie George, the new England rugby captain, aims to make Twickenham a 'horrible place to play' for opponents, following England's win ratio at Twickenham standing at just 50% since the start of 2021-22.
• George plans to re-engage with supporters and build a stronger connection between the team and the fans, following some fans' frustrations with the team's limited game plan during the World Cup campaign in France.
• George has been named as England’s captain for the upcoming Six Nations rugby championship, taking the role following Owen Farrell’s decision to sit out the tournament to prioritize his and his family’s mental wellbeing.
• Despite the pressure and the treatment of Owen Farrell, George is ready for the challenge and considers the captaincy as the greatest achievement of his life.
• George is hopeful for a more positive environment and believes that the public has a better understanding of the reality of professional rugby players, acknowledging that they are all human beings.

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