Steadman was racially abused during his playing career and wants to use his experiences to promote diversity in rugby
On the field Maro Itoje is a dominant presence. But in front of his old headmaster, after Saracens played Ampthill at home, the
England and Lions lock is polite and deferential, showing respect that counts double as that same man set him on his path to rugby greatness.
“Hello Mr Steadman,” Itoje says with a nervous smile. Floyd Steadman first spotted the 26-year-old’s rugby potential during his time as headmaster at Salcombe prep school in the
London suburb of Southgate.