Ashton calls Robinson out of retirement

New England boss Brian Ashton has named a new captain and summoned Jason Robinson from international retirement for this season’s Six Nations Championship.

Ashton calls Robinson out of retirement
Tue, 02 Jan, 2007 - 17:01
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New England boss Brian Ashton has named a new captain and summoned Jason Robinson from international retirement for this season’s Six Nations Championship.

Ashton, who succeeded Andy Robinson as head coach just a fortnight ago, today made an immediate impact with the first squad of his reign.

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