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Robshaw likely to end his career with club he's supported since 'childhood'
By Matthew Scott
Former England captain Chris Robshaw has committed his future to Harlequins until 2020.
Robshaw has made over 200 appearances for Quins since making his debut in 2005, helping the club to Premiership glory in 2012 with a try in the final win over Leicester Tigers.
Quins will return to Europe's top table after a fifth-place finish last season and Robshaw is excited about the campaign to come at The Stoop.
"I am extremely proud to have re-signed with the club who gave me my first chance as a player and I've cheered for since I was a child," said Robshaw.
"I thank Harlequins and the supporters for the incredible continued support that's been shown to me.
"[Director of rugby] John Kingston and the coaching team have recruited well and we have our sights firmly set on getting silverware this year.
"I look forward to seeing all the supporters at The Stoop in September for what's sure to be an exciting season."
A former Millfield student, he made his debut for Harlequins in 2005 and quickly established himself as a favourite among supporters as the Club regained Premiership status.
As Harlequins asserted themselves among the best clubs in the Premiership, Robshaw was at the forefront with his powerful all court game, high work rate and natural leadership abilities.
In the 2008/09 season Robshaw was named Premiership Player of the Year and was handed the Harlequins captaincy in 2010.
Under Robshaw’s leadership, the Club enjoyed its most successful period in the professional era as the back rower led Harlequins to the 2011 Amlin Challenge Cup and the 2012 Aviva Premiership; scoring a try against Leicester Tigers in the Final.
Following the successful 2011/12 season, the one club man was once again named Premiership Player of the Season; the only player to win the award twice.
On the international stage, Robshaw has more than 50 caps for England after debuting in 2009. In 2012 Robshaw was named captain and led his country to a memorable Test win against New Zealand as well as during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
The Redhill-born back rower was also a crucial element to England’s unbeaten 2016, playing in every match of the RBS Six Nations Grand Slam, the 3-0 whitewash of Australia and the four Old Mutual Wealth Series wins.
Heading in to the 2017/18 season, 31-year-old Robshaw has made well over 200 appearances in the quartered shirt.
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The prem games this season have mainly been great to watch , with the exception of Sale. So boring and predictable.
Let's have more of Bristol, Bath , Quins etc style of play.
Rugby needs expansive play to put more bums on seats . Not the dirge of rolling forward mauls constantly trying to bully their way over the line.
It has its place yes to draw the defence but the fans want to see more running rugby . Not win at any cost and sod the entertainment .
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