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Former captain Robshaw urges England to seize the day

By GARY FITZGERALD CHRIS Robshaw has ramped up the World Cup pressure on Steve Borthwick and his men by claiming: “Now is the time to show the nation what you can really do.” Less than a year before the big…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:59 AM
Former captain Robshaw urges England to seize the day
Key Things to Know
  • Former captain Chris Robshaw urged Steve Borthwick and England to prove their capabilities ahead of the World Cup.
  • Robshaw called on England to deliver psychological blows to Southern Hemisphere opponents, starting against Australia at Twickenham.
  • The former skipper stated the team must demonstrate their playing style and direction less than a year before kickoff.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former England captain Chris Robshaw has urged head coach Steve Borthwick and his squad to demonstrate their full potential ahead of the upcoming World Cup. With less than a year remaining before the tournament begins, Robshaw called on the national team to deliver strong psychological blows to Southern Hemisphere rivals, beginning with their match against Australia at Twickenham.

Robshaw emphasized that the team must now show the public the direction they are headed and define their intended style of play. However, further comments from the former captain were restricted behind a subscription paywall.

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