Chris Robshaw on how he felt when Eddie Jones became coach of the England Team. Robshaw's position of choice is in the back row of the scrum, usually flanker Early and personal life. Chris Robshaw has tipped England for a big World Cup bid later this year Chris Robshaw (born 4 June 1986) is an English rugby union player. Chris Robshaw - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia - WikiM Robshaw's position of choice is in the back row of the scrum, usually flanker. He was the captain of the England national rugby union team from January 2012 until December 2015. Chris Robshaw is now the front-runner to be named British and Irish Lions captain after his second successive man-of-the-match performance in a 23-13 victory over France on Saturday. The former England captain Chris Robshaw has signed for the San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby, the Guardian can confirm. Chris Robshaw (born 4 June 1986) is an English rugby union player for Harlequins. Chris Robshaw believes England's attacking style will put them in a good position to challenge at the World Cup. He was the captain of the England national rugby union team from January 2012 until December 2015. 157.9k Followers, 780 Following, 657 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Chris Robshaw (@chrisrobshawrugby) — Chris Robshaw (@ChrisRobshaw) January 9, 2019 Getting a buzz out of performing off the pitch is not the thing that distinguishes Robshaw from what remains a largely alpha-male world in rugby.