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Chessum has won 38 caps since making his England debut in February 2022

ByMike HensonBBC Sport rugby union news reporter

Ollie Chessum says that he relishes being an on-pitch leader after being tipped as a long-term successor to England skipper Maro Itoje.

Chessum, who captains Prem table-toppers Leicester and toured Australia with the British and Irish Lions last year, has become a key part of England's pack, able to operate in both the second row and at blindside flanker.