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Jason Robinson became the first black player to captain England in a rugby union Test after being named as skipper on this day in 2004.<\/p>\n

Robinson captained England to a 70-0 victory over Canada at Twickenham where he scored a hat-trick of tries.<\/p>\n

The winger, who made 302 appearances for Wigan, became the first former rugby league player to be named England captain in rugby union.<\/p>\n

Robinson, who was deputising for the injured Jonny Wilkinson, said: \u201cThere have been many highlights in my rugby career, and being England captain is certainly one of them.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not something I have deliberately sought with England or Sale, but I am enjoying being captain at my club and I am understandably excited at the prospect of being England captain at Twickenham on Saturday.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have been blessed with success in my rugby career, and I am grateful for that. But when new challenges such as the captaincy come along, I have no hesitation in accepting.\u201d<\/p>\n

England\u2019s then-boss Andy Robinson said: \u201cJason is an outstanding member of the England team, who has led by example for the three years he has been playing international rugby union.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has an exceptional record, not only in this sport but in rugby league, earning him the respect of the whole squad.\u201d<\/p>\n

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