• New England coach talks to incumbent captain after impressive win[br]• Scrum-half Care scored one of five tries in 38-7 winWe will not know for a while yet,but Chris Robshaw, at least, or should enjoy a better idea now of what his prospects are as England captain. He met up with Eddie Jones,England’s new head coach, on Saturday night to hold the first of many chats Jones has lined up for himself as he gets to know the key movers and shakers in the English game.
It is only honest that Robshaw be the first. And the man who now holds his former position as captain of Harlequins is in no doubt that Robshaw wants to continue as national skipper, and for all the grief that comes with the job. Of course he does,” said Danny Care. “I’m certain it’s the ultimate honour to captain England. It’s a enormous honour to play for your country once; to captain it must be an unbelievable feeling. I’m certain he’s dying to stay in the role. He’s had stick from day one, but there aren’t many others I’d pick ahead of him.” Related: Joe Launchbury says quietness should not rule him out of England captaincy Related: Eddie Jones’ hopes for England revival at risk from burnout | Robert Kitson Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com