Robshaw and Ford named England co-captains

England rugby coach Eddie Jones has named George Ford and Chris Robshaw as co-captains for the clash with the Barbarians at Twickenham.

Chris Robshaw and George Ford will co-captain England coach Eddie Jones' 23-man rugby squad to face the Barbarians at Twickenham.

Eight uncapped players have been named for Sunday's match that will bring freshness to the line-up, with the likes of Jack Singleton, Will Collier, Nick Isiekwe, Sam Underhill, Alex Lozowski, Sam James, and Nathan Earle (Saracens) all set to start.

"While we have some really experienced players starting the game there is a great opportunity for some of the younger players to show what they are about against a Barbarians team full of quality international players," Jones said in a statement.

Worcester Warriors's Ryan Mills and Nich Schonery and Harlequin duo Rob Buchanan and Marland Yarde are injured.

Buchanan and Mills have been released from the camp.

England visit Argentina for two tests next month, after Sunday's game.


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