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Chris Robshaw named England captain

Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw is named the captain of England for this weekend's Six Nations clash with Scotland.

Chris Robshaw has been named England captain for the Six Nations opener against Scotland this weekend.

The 25-year-old has been handed the role by interim coach Stuart Lancaster, despite only making one appearance for England.

However, the flanker does have experience of leading a side, having recently been appointed the skipper of Harlequins.

"It's a huge honour and a very proud day - hopefully one that will live in my memory for a long time to come. Thanks to everyone who has helped me, especially Quins," said Robshaw.

"There's lots of other leaders in the group and they have been great since we met up. It's not about myself because there are six or seven guys around me who all have a massive role to play, whether that's bossing scrums, line-outs, attack and defence.

"Stuart [Lancaster], Graham [Rowntree] and Andy [Farrell] have given us the game plan and it's up to us to get it across to the other players to drive the standards and the squad forward in the right way."

Robshaw worked with Lancaster during their stint with the England Saxons.

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