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Chris Robshaw (born 4 June 1986) is an English rugby union Flanker and captain of Harlequins and the current captain of the England national rugby union team. Robshaw's position of choice is in the back-row, specifically flanker.
Robshaw started playing rugby for Warlingham RFC at the age of seven and attended Cumnor House School. He then moved to Millfield Preparatory School and then Millfield where he was first team captain.
Robshaw made his Premiership debut in the London double header at the start of the 2007–08 season. He went on to be included in the England Saxons squad who won the Churchill Cup in the summer of 2008.
In May 2009, Robshaw was named Guinness Premiership player of the year.
Robshaw played for England Schools Under 18 (January) during 2004, before making his First XV debut during the 2005–06 season; scoring two tries in the 42–3 victory over the Pertemps Bees at the Stoop.
He was also part of the England Under 21 squad that competed in the 2006 Six Nations and World Championship.