England opt for Robshaw as new rugby captain
- Published: 30/01/2012 at 10:32 PM
- Online news: Sports
Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw is to lead England in their opening two Six Nations matches -- despite having made just one previous Test appearance.
England's new Six Nations rugby union captain Chris Robshaw takes part in an interview at England's training camp at Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa in Bagshot, southwest of London. Robshaw is to lead England in their opening two Six Nations matches -- despite having made just one previous Test appearance.
The 25-year-old flanker, whose lone previous cap came against Argentina in 2009, replaces Lewis Moody after the former skipper announced his retirement from international rugby following England's World Cup flop in New Zealand.
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