Chris Robshaw will not continue as England captain under new head coach Eddie Jones and is set to be replaced by Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley.
The 29-year-old Harlequins flanker was captain throughout Stuart Lancaster's reign and in 42 of his 43 England caps.
Joe Launchbury of Wasps has been tipped as a future skipper but it is thought Jones wants a more confrontational character to lead the side.
Hartley was dropped from the World Cup after being banned for a head-butt.
However, despite his poor disciplinary record - he has been banned for a total of 54 weeks during his career - the 29-year-old's total of 66 England caps makes him one of the most experienced players available to Jones heading into the Six Nations, which starts on 6 February.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Dylan Hartley set to replace Chris Robshaw as England captain
Chris Robshaw will not continue as England captain under new head coach Eddie Jones and is set to be replaced by Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley.
The 29-year-old Harlequins flanker was captain throughout Stuart Lancaster's reign and in 42 of his 43 England caps.
Joe Launchbury of Wasps has been tipped as a future skipper but it is thought Jones wants a more confrontational character to lead the side.
Hartley was dropped from the World Cup after being banned for a head-butt.
However, despite his poor disciplinary record - he has been banned for a total of 54 weeks during his career - the 29-year-old's total of 66 England caps makes him one of the most experienced players available to Jones heading into the Six Nations, which starts on 6 February.
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