England 'incredibly happy' to rest Itoje for Boks

England's coaching staff is pleased with the decision to rest Maro Itoje for the upcoming match against South Africa. Assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth believes it is the right choice, allowing the team to manage player workload. Itoje's omission from the game against the world champions is seen as a precautionary measure to ensure his availability for future matches. The decision reflects England's focus on long-term player management and strategic team selection.

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