Robshaw named as England captain (From Richmond and Twickenham Times)

Robshaw named as England captain

12:54pm Monday 30th January 2012 in Sport

Harlequins skipper Chris Robshaw has insisted leading England into the Six Nations is as much a team effort as it is down to him.

The 25-year-old was unveiled on Monday as acting head coach Stuart Lancaster's on-field lieutenant when England's campaign kicks off against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

"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, 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."