The statistics and stories that show Maro Itoje’s brilliance as England captain reaches century of caps

Itoje becomes the ninth male English centurion against Ireland a decade on from his international debut

20 Feb, 14:00 — 20 Feb, 14:00

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 3 sources cover this story

The coverage of Maro Itoje's 100th England cap shows a meaningful divergence in narrative focus. While Independent and Yahoo highlight his statistical brilliance and historical achievement, The Guardian emphasizes a personal and emotional angle concerning his late mother. This indicates a split between celebrating his career milestones and exploring his personal reflections on the occasion.

What sources agree on

Maro Itoje is reaching his 100th cap for England.
He will achieve this milestone in a match against Ireland.
He is becoming an English centurion.

Where they diverge

The primary narrative focus of Maro Itoje's 100th cap.

The IndependentYahoo

These outlets frame the story around Itoje's statistical brilliance and his historical achievement as the ninth male English centurion.

The Guardian

This outlet frames the story around Itoje's personal sadness that his late mother will not see him reach his 100th cap.

Notable gaps

Maro Itoje's comments about his late mother, Florence, and her absence at his 100th cap.

Covered by guardian · Not in independent, yahoo

Maro Itoje becoming the ninth male English centurion and the fact it's a decade since his international debut.

Covered by independent, yahoo · Not in guardian

Perspective Analysis

Comparing sources…

Coverage Timeline

The Guardian20 Feb, 14:00First to report

‘She’ll be cheering on from heaven’: Itoje sad his late mother will not see him win 100th cap

The Independent20 Feb, 14:00