Daily Mail

LAWES v ITOJE

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THIS was a positive showcase of two of the country’s premier locks, who both happened to be operating at blindside flanker on this occasion. At times, it looked as if Lawes was manning the barricades on his own, with an 18 ........................ TACKLES ......................... 10 1 ................... MISSED TACKLES ................... 2 2 ............. TURNOVERS CONCEDED ............... 1 3 .............. PENALTIES CONCEDED ............... 2 11 ............................ RUNS ............................. 8 endless torrent of tackles. Itoje’s athleticis­m and handling were evident in the build-up to two of the Saracens tries and he stole one lineout from Lawes, but also conceded penalties.

 ??  ?? Clash: Lawes tries to bring Itoje down INPHO
Clash: Lawes tries to bring Itoje down INPHO

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