With Ashes humiliation behind us, and World Cup humiliation just around the corner, it’s time for England’s rugby team to fill the void of national embarrassment with which we’re so familiar.
Yes it’s the start of the Six Nations this month, and England have a great chance of finishing second. Or third. Hurrah!
And the man to lead them to mediocrity will be Chris Robshaw, who has been named captain again after his sterling efforts in ensuring England stay rigidly away from the top of the rugby rankings.
“Chris is in the team on merit as a player but he has also shown himself to be an outstanding leader,” said England head coach Stuart Lancaster.
Robshaw drew criticism for his captaincy in 2012 after he elected for his side to kick a penalty at goal when a late try would have secured victory over South Africa.
Despite the setback, the Quins skipper led England throughout their entire Six Nations campaign in 2013, but was rested for the summer tour of Argentina.
“To lead your country is a massive honour, but I am fortunate to have a group of players and leaders who support me in that,” waffled Robshaw, who led the side in last year’s autumn internationals against Australia, Argentina and New Zealand.
“We want to kick on from the autumn internationals and we can’t wait for the challenge ahead, starting with a tough away match against France.”
By the time you’ve read this, England should have already lost in Paris on 1st February, before beating Scotland at Murrayfield a week later.
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