Itoje underperforming was still significantly better than Binny, Daly or Young's though. All top players will have periods were their form dips, the ones that don't are all time greats

Apart the last 18 months where Chessum ( has emerged ( although at present I still believe MI is better) who are were we suggesting would be better in that role ? The only one that comes to mind is Nick Isekwe who had well publicised health issues