Australian international Brett Robinson will captain Oxford University next season, when they hope to complete a hat-trick of victories over Cambridge.

Brett RobinsonRobinson, who turned 30 last week, beat off a challenge from Luke Sherriff last night.

A flank forward with 16 international caps, Robinson led ACT Brumbies to the final of the Super 12 competition last year.

Oxford coach Steve Hill said: "Brett's already shown his leadership qualities in his short time with us and he's got the respect of everybody."

Hooker Peter Nicholas was elected secretary.