Chris Hill has been named Warrington Wolves captain for 2016

Warrington have announced that England international Chris Hill will captain the Super League side for the 2016 campaign.

Having acted as vice-captain last season, the prop forward is to step up following the departure of last year's captain Joel Monaghan, who has joined Castleford.

Formerly with Leigh, Hill has made 132 appearances since making his Wolves debut in 2012, and he participated in all three Tests for England against New Zealand in the autumn.

Warrington's head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith said: "Chris has been a leader at the club for a number of seasons.

"We see on a week-to-week basis his leadership qualities out on the pitch. However, his attitude towards training and how he conducts himself off the pitch is also first class.

"Although Chris will be named as captain, we have a number of other players who provide fantastic leadership and will support him in his role."

Although Chris will be named as captain, we have a number of other players who provide fantastic leadership.

Hill said: "I feel immensely proud to be appointed as the captain of this great club.

"There have been a number of great leaders and captains who have gone before me, so to be added to this list is quite humbling.

"There are a great number of leaders within the group so no doubt throughout the year they will all have valuable input and hopefully support me in this role."

Warrington begin their Super League campaign with a clash against defending champions Leeds Rhinos on February 4.