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The lives of players away from the field of play can often be surprising. When not leading the England national rugby union team, newly appointed captain Maro Itoje is a collector of African art.

He also funds innovative schemes to help those who need help to attain the education they deserve and is a keen supporter of the International Day of Education.

Born in North London to Nigerian parents, he's been telling Sportshour's Katie Smith about life on the pitch and the work of his charitable foundation off it.

Photo: England captain Maro Itoje during the launch of the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship at Spazio Field in Rome, Italy. (Credit: Sportsfile via Getty Images)