Super Rugby: Frans Steyns takes over the Sharks captaincy mantle

Francois SteynWorld Cup-winning Springbok midfielder Frans Steyn will take over the captaincy of the Sharks.

Sharks coach John Plumtree confirmed that the 25-year-old will fill the void left by the absence of regular skipper Keegan Daniel through injury.

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Super Rugby: Burger confirmed as Stormers captain

Schalk BurgerSchalk Burger has been confirmed by Stormers management as the Captain for 2013.

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Super Rugby: Blues appoint Ali Williams as captain for 2013

The Blues on Monday named veteran lock Ali Williams as captain for the 2013 season, with coach John Kirwan saying it will give the 77-Test veteran a chance to prove his doubters wrong.

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Jean de Villiers to remain Bok captain in 2013

Jean de Villiers is likely to continue as the Springbok captain into 2013 after impressing Heyneke Meyer with both his leadership and ambassadorial skills during a difficult first season for the new national coach.

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Elsom to captain the Waratahs

Rocky Elsom will be unveiled as the captain of the Waratahs on Tuesday, capping off a spectacular return to the NSW franchise where he started his Super Rugby career and first captained the side in 2007.

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Pockock to captain the Force

International forward David Pocock will become just the second full-time captain of the Western Force after he was selected to lead the team during their 2012 Super Rugby campaign.

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Ford to give Scotland engine kick in Six Nations

Twenty-seven-year-old Edinburgh Rugby hooker Ross Ford has been appointed Scotland captain for the opening match of the Six Nations Championship – against England at Murrayfield.

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Captain ‘Beardman’ will lead the Lions Super Rugby challange

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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Sharks name their 2012 Captain

The Sharks have named their leaders for the Super Rugby Tournament of 2012.

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Leaders please step up

Sharks coach John Plumtree has made it public knowledge that he will select his captain for the season next week sometime, and this got me thinking as to who the candidates could be. My 2 minute self debate ended quite simply with another year under Keegan Daniel. But then I had a few beers with a good mate of mine, and this is what we decided would be best for the Black and White.

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Super Rugby: Reds vs Crusaders – Game Thread

Reds (6) 18 / Crusaders (7) 13 (Final Score)

The Reds hosted the Crusaders in the Final of Super Rugby 2011 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia at 11:40 SA Time (19:40 Brisbane Time). This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

In a truly super Super Rugby Final, the Reds emerge as worthy champions.

What a tournament we’ve had!!

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