Boxing Six Nations: Maro Itoje says England's fighting spirit 'non-negotiable' under Steve Borthwick

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Maro Itoje believes there is a renewed fight in the England team as they head into the Six Nations under new coach Steve Borthwick.

Borthwick announced his side for this weekend's opener against Scotland on Thursday, with Dan Cole returning and powerful centre Manu Tuilagi missing out.

Itoje is set to start at Twickenham on Saturday and knows there is hard work ahead to retain his place in Borthwick's side as the new head coach lays down his "non-negotiable" standards.