Rugby: Dawson named as England skipper

Northampton scrum-half Matt Dawson has been named England skipper for the Six Nations clash with Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

Rugby: Dawson named as England skipper
Mon, 15 Oct, 2001 - 17:43

Northampton scrum-half Matt Dawson has been named England skipper for the Six Nations clash with Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

Dawson replaces injured Leicester lock Martin Johnson, who pulled out of the game at the weekend after breaking his hand in the Premiership victory over Northampton.

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