Jacob Rowan is ready to take his chance against Chris Robshaw and...
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Jacob Rowan will step out of Matt Kvesic's shadow and lock horns with his rival today – England captain Chris Robshaw.
Kvesic has been in imperious form this season and is seen as a genuine contender for the Red Rose number seven jersey.
But he has been denied a chance to prove a point against Robshaw, with Rowan, who has been restricted to just four appearances in the Premiership, handed a starting spot.
And the former Yorkshire Carnegie ace, who joined the Cherry and Whites in the summer, is relishing the opportunity.
He said: "I'm delighted to get the nod, obviously it's going to be a t…
Kvesic has been in imperious form this season and is seen as a genuine contender for the Red Rose number seven jersey.
But he has been denied a chance to prove a point against Robshaw, with Rowan, who has been restricted to just four appearances in the Premiership, handed a starting spot.
And the former Yorkshire Carnegie ace, who joined the Cherry and Whites in the summer, is relishing the opportunity.
He said: "I'm delighted to get the nod, obviously it's going to be a t…