THE RFU have announced that Harlequins Chris Robshaw has been appointed captain of England for the Six Nations.
The Quins skipper will lead out his country, despite having only win one cap before, when England take on Scotland in the Championship curtain-raiser on Saturday.
Harlequins Director of Rugby, Conor O’Shea, said: “We’re delighted for Chris, his appointment is a tribute to him, the squad and the club. To be given the honour of captaining your country is among the great experiences in sport.
“Chris has come right the way through the Harlequins’ Academy and is a credit to all that have nurtured his career. He is an inspirational player who brings his individual style to the way he leads and plays.
“Provided he is given the right support, he will do well in what is an incredibly challenging role. I am sure he will do a great job.”
The 25 year-old made his Premiership debut at the 2007/08 London Double Header and has since made 145 appearances for the club.
A successful 2008/09 season saw the back rower receive the prestigious title of Guinness Premiership Player of the season, along with his first international cap in the summer tour of 2009. The following year he travelled with the England squad to Australia, where he captained England against the Australian Barbarians and the New Zealand Maori.
Chris was appointed as the club captain in September 2009 and has since skippered Harlequins to victory in the 2011 Amlin Challenge Cup final, as well as to the top of the Aviva Premiership this season.
