Courtney Lawes says challenging Eddie Jones led to England captain role
Courtney Lawes believes his willingness to challenge Eddie Jones convinced England’s head coach that he should be appointed captain for the series against Australia.
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Owen Farrell 'very unhappy' to be stripped of England captaincy for Australia series
England head coach Eddie Jones revealed that Owen Farrell was “very unhappy” at being stripped of the captaincy, but did not rule out the possibility of him taking back the role.
Change of England captaincy is not appreciated by Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell was “very unhappy” to be relieved of the England captaincy after Courtney Lawes was placed in charge for Saturday’s series opener against Australia in Perth.
Owen Farrell 'very unhappy' to be axed as England captain; Danny Care returns to team against Australia
Eddie Jones has turned to Courtney Lawes to lead England for their first Test against Australia ahead of Owen Farrell with veterans Danny Care and Billy Vunipola also returning to the team.
Farrell 'not happy' as Lawes named England captain against Wallabies
England coach Eddie Jones admitted Owen Farrell "wasn't very happy" after Courtney Lawes was named captain on Thursday for the opening Test against Australia, as veteran scrumhalf Danny Care was handed a first start since 2018.
Courtney Lawes named as England captain as Cadeyrn Neville set for Australia debut
Courtney Lawes will lead England into Saturday’s first Test against Australia after retaining the captaincy despite Owen Farrell’s return at inside centre.
Courtney Lawes named as England captain ahead of Owen Farrell
Courtney Lawes will lead England into Saturday’s first Test against Australia after retaining the captaincy despite Owen Farrell’s return at inside centre.
England recall Care, Vunipola for Wallabies clash
SYDNEY : England coach Eddie Jones has recalled scrumhalf Danny Care and number eight Billy Vunipola after lengthy absences in an experienced side captained by Courtney Lawes to take on the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday in the first of three July tests.