Rhys Thomas named Newport Gwent Dragons captain
Tuesday 28 July 2015 18:12, UK
Former Wales International Rhys Thomas has been named captain of Newport Gwent Dragons for the new season.
The 32-year-old ex-Cardiff Blues and Wasps front-row man was a stand-in captain for the Dragons on several occasions last season, and has now been given the job full time for the 2015/16 campaign.
The hooker, who joined Dragons from Wasps in 2012, takes over from Lee Byrne who missed the majority of last season with the shoulder injury which forced his early retirement.
Thomas, capped 27 times by Wales - the last in Pretoria in 2008 - told the WRU website: "I'm truly honoured to have been selected as captain for the coming season.
"I thoroughly enjoyed leading the team last year, with the challenge being to guide young Gwent talent to the next level.
"There has been a massive change in the squad attitude and the standard at the Dragons since I arrived in 2013 and I am excited about our prospects for next season."
Director of Rugby Lyn Jones said: "Rhys has made a real impression with everybody here at the Dragons. Being a tough, mature and consistent performer has made him an excellent choice as a role model and as our skipper."
