Chris Robshaw likely to replace Sam Underhill at openside for clash against Samoa

Former England captain Chris Robshaw is likely to make his first openside start under Eddie Jones after Sam Underhill was ruled out of the upcoming autumn international clash against Samoa.

Underhill was replaced in the 16th minute during the previous game against Australia following a concussion and with Tom Curry also unavailable due to a wrist injury, England are now left with Robshaw, Maro Itoje and Sam Simmonds as the possible option.

Robshaw filled the position throughout the reign of Stuart Lancaster, but Jones has viewed him exclusively as a blindside flanker having stated in a newspaper column during the 2015 Word Cup that he is a "six-and-a-half at best".

"Robshaw might get the 6-and-a-half jersey out again!" said Jones when asked who his options at seven are following Underhill's concussion.

"We can roll that out, or we can play Maro there. We can experiment with it because in the World Cup we might have to do that. It's a great opportunity for us.

"Sam did well against Australia. He certainly comes into consideration. I was really impressed with him."

Jones stated that they will not take a chance with Underhill's head injury while also revealing that fullback Mike Brown has a possible chance of returning from his own concussion trouble that forced him to miss the game against Wallabies.

"Sam won't be available. We've taken a step where we just feel he needs a rest this week," added Jones.

"That was his second concussion this season so we've taken the view that we won't risk him this weekend."