maro

American

[mahr-oh] / ˈmɑr oʊ /

noun

a loincloth worn ceremonially by Maori and Tahitian men, consisting of a grass apron or a length of cloth wrapped around the waist and sometimes between the legs, traditionally made from flax fibers or tree bark.

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Captain Maro Itoje, who has been dealing with his mother's death as well as his usual sky-high workload, was withdrawn in the 55th minute of his 100th appearance for England.

From BBC

But England, last crowned Six Nations champions in 2020, now face the prospect of finishing in the bottom half of the table after skipper Maro Itoje's 100th cap for his country was marked by an emphatic reverse.

From Barron's

It was a nightmare performance at Allianz Stadium, with five tries conceded in one of the worst performances of Borthwick's tenure, on what was captain Maro Itoje's 100th cap.

From BBC

Like in Edinburgh, England captain Maro Itoje was again replaced before the final quarter of the game.

From BBC

Despite it being England captain Maro Itoje's 100th cap, many headlines have been around the inclusion of the 21-year-old tyro, who played for the British and Irish Lions last year after an extraordinary breakthrough season.

From BBC

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