Robinson retained as England captain

Jason Robinson was last night confirmed as England captain for next month’s RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Wales in Cardiff.

The Sale Sharks full-back filled in during England’s three-Test autumn programme while Jonny Wilkinson was sidelined with a bicep injury.

With Wilkinson now nursing a knee ligament problem which threatens his Six Nations prospects, England head coach Andy Robinson has retained the same captain for England’s first Six Nations clash on February 5.