Chris Robshaw unsure over England captaincy after Eddie Jones talks
Wednesday 23 December 2015 22:49, UK
Chris Robshaw does not know if he will be given the chance to continue as England captain after holding talks with new head coach Eddie Jones.
The Harlequins flanker led England during their disappointing World Cup campaign, but there has been widespread speculation that Jones will appoint a new skipper ahead of the Six Nations which, for England, begins with a trip to Scotland on February 6.
Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley has emerged as the favourite to captain the side and Robshaw says he would accept Jones' decision and settle for just being a member of the squad if he does opt to replace him.
Robshaw told Sky Sports News HQ: "Eddie is good guy. We had a good chat, but there were two people in the room and that's between us. But he's a good man and hopefully he's got some exciting ideas for English rugby.
"I'm not sure about the captaincy. That's down to Eddie. If he wants me to continue as England captain I'd be hugely honoured, but if he decides to go for someone else I would respect that decision and fully back the person who comes in.
"As a player you want to go out there and achieve individually and be a part of that team and my mentality first and foremost is to be part of that team."
Robshaw refused to speculate on the names in the frame as a potential England captain.
"You would have to ask Eddie," he said. "That's a decision for him to make. I'm enjoying my rugby and we'll take it from there."
Robshaw's last appearance for Harlequins came in their 38-7 Aviva Premiership victory over London Irish on December 5 and he has enjoyed a break since, missing the back-to-back wins over Calvisano in the European Challenge Cup.
"Myself and a lot of other guys have had the dip in confidence but now we're back playing well and enjoying it," said Robshaw, who is set to return to action in Sunday's showdown with Gloucester at Twickenham.
"I had a good 10 days off and I'm excited. If you look at the team going out this weekend, we're in a good position here at Harlequins at the moment and that's what you want."
Meanwhile, the 29-year-old has commented on his decision to opt for an attacking line-out rather than a penalty in the costly 28-25 defeat to Wales in the World Cup.
The loss resulted in an exit at the group stage for the host country, and Robshaw reiterated his position on the matter.
"You look at the way the Wales game turned out and if we had drawn what would have happened," Robshaw said.
"If you had a time machine you'd go back, but unfortunately we don't and you just have to get on with it.
"I accept responsibility for that as I said straight after the game. Don't try and put it on anyone else."
