The tourists have two more matches to impress ahead of the series opener on July 19th.

The swaggering Northampton back row is the squad’s youngest player.

France delivered an 11-try rout of Italy.

Itoje says ‘rugby needs more eyes on it, not less’.

Itoje’s clear preference is to remain in north London but he is concerned by the number of England internationals signing for Top 14 clubs.