Lions coach John Mitchell has confirmed that No 8 Josh Strauss will captain the Lions in the upcoming Super Rugby tournament and centre Doppies la Grange will be vice-captain.
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Strauss and La Grange were at the helm when the Golden Lions won the Currie Cup last season and both also captained the Lions in the Super Rugby competition in 2011.
In announcing that Strauss and La Grange will again be at the helm, Mitchell pointed out that the side has many leaders and a number of players capable of leading the Lions in the competition.
They have grown into their shared leadership roles as a team.
Cobus Grobbelaar, Wikus van Heerden and Franco van der Merwe have all captained at Super Rugby level.
January 20th, 2012 at 13:33 SAST
Josh Strauss is a great captain and leads by example.
Possible Springbok and Springbok captain??
January 20th, 2012 at 13:36 SAST
@ grootblousmile:Not possible, definite, in my position.
Mitchell looking for consistency in the team. Good on him. Lets hope the Lions do well this year.
January 20th, 2012 at 13:52 SAST
Great news.
January 20th, 2012 at 15:08 SAST
Does anyone know if he’s grown it back again?