England opt for Jamie George as Six Nations captain – with a little help from Vincent Kompany

You basically give the players a series of questions. And then put the top three players you turn to in this situation. What it effectively produces is this network of how everybody connects and who connects with who the most.

GOOD KOMPANY: England's Jamie George

Jamie George has been told to put his own stamp on the captaincy after being entrusted to lead a revamped England squad into the Six Nations. George takes charge of team for the first time after filling the vacancy created by Owen Farrell's decision to miss the Championship in order to prioritise his and his family's mental wellbeing.

The promotion capped a special day for the 33-year-old having also signed a new two-year deal with Saracens that is to be accompanied by a central contract with the Rugby Football Union.