Remi Casty named Catalans Dragons captain
Thursday 28 January 2016 15:13, UK
Remi Casty has been appointed as captain of the Catalans Dragons for the forthcoming Super League season.
The 30-year-old France international prop, now in his second spell with the Perpignan club after returning from a stint in the NRL with Sydney Roosters, shared the captaincy with Gregory Mounis last season.
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He will have the armband to himself this year, although he will miss the opening few weeks of the season as he recovers from a knee reconstruction.
Casty, who was club captain in 2012 and 2013, said: "I'm really proud to be captain of this team. It's a huge honour to represent the club, in particular this season, with the club celebrating its 10th anniversary."
Catalans coach Laurent Frayssinous said: "It was not a hard decision for me, Remi was an obvious choice to everyone in this role.
"He is a natural leader and is a highly respected player within our group. He is an example on and off the field, who always gives his best for the team.
"He will be heavily supported by a group of leaders."
Watch Catalans Dragons in Super League action away to Wigan Warriors live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 7.30pm on Friday, February 5.
