Stella Creasy criticised the Government’s plan to implement the regulations in 2026, claiming they should be put in place sooner.

Lord Mackinley, who was giving his maiden speech in the House of Lords, was given a 5 chance of living when he got sepsis in September last year.

Itoje is one of 17 players to have signed enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts with the Rugby Football Union worth £160,000 a year.