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Maro Itoje insists he feels 'refreshed' playing for the Lions despite his extreme Saracens and England workload - as tour captain reveals his leadership style under Andy Farrell

Maro Itoje will be back in the usual routine on Wednesday ready for a starting role in the expectation of playing a full 80 minutes, after some novel experiences in the early stages of this Lions campaign.

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