Warrior Itoje joins pantheon of Lions captains as McBride pays tribute

Maro Itoje and Willie John McBride, both legendary locks, celebrated their roles as Lions captains leading their teams to series victories, despite being in different parts of the world. McBride, at 85, is the oldest surviving Lions captain, joining a prestigious group that includes Finlay Calder, Martin Johnson, and Sam Warburton. McBride praised Itoje and his team for their achievement and reflected on the evolving nature of rugby, emphasizing the timeless honor of winning a Lions series.