Robshaw and Ford will shepherd youngsters against the Baa-baas

CHRIS ROBSHAW and George Ford will co-captain an England squad featuring eight uncapped players against the Barbarians at Twickenham today.
It will be the first time Robshaw, 30, has captained England since standing down after exiting the 2015 World Cup.
“Chris will look after the forwards and defence, George the backs and attack,” said England coach Eddie Jones.
“With so many younger players there we need co-captains rather than just one guy responsible for everything.”
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