The appointment of Hartley as England captain is an utter disgrace and a slap across the face to all of us who contribute to community rugby up and down this land. In my case I referee about 50 matches a year and visit many clubs. Displayed in these clubs is an RFU poster promoting one of the Core Values of the game, namely Respect. That's Respect for the environment, respect for your team mates, respect for the opposition and finally respect for the officials. I'm an Englishman but for the first time ever would like to see England thrashed in the coming 6N.