Keegan Daniel has been confirmed as the new Sharks captain ahead of the new season by John Plumtree with Bismarck du Plessis his deputy.
Flanker named as new captain following Terblanche's Ulster exit
Keegan Daniel has been confirmed as the new Sharks captain ahead of the new season by John Plumtree with Bismarck du Plessis set to deputise.
Stefan Terblanche was the Sharks captain last campaign but has since left the scene, moving to Ulster.
Daniel stepped in as captain for the Currie Cup and earned the praise of boss Plumtree, who believes he is the right man to take the team forward.
"I was really impressed with Keegan during the Absa Currie Cup last year, the way he grew as a leader in what was a difficult campaign," he told the club's official site.
"It was a campaign where we had to deal with a number of interruptions, through injury and Springboks coming back.
"He has the respect of all the players in the team which is obviously very important and also for the way he plays.
"And his friendliness and the person he is off the field make him a popular leader. I'm giving him this opportunity to keep the growth going and we'll see how it goes.
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"I think the biggest thing and I can't emphasise it more, is that he has the support of all his team-mates.
"Ultimately, he was their choice as their leader. You can't get a better endorsement than that from your peers."
South African hooker Bismarck du Plessis will become Daniel's understudy with the flanker not expected to be available for every match.
"Keegan can't play every game, so Bismarck du Plessis will be vice-captain," Plumtree added.
"Again, it's the same thing: a guy that leads by example. He's also very astute in terms of tactics so I am keen to have his leadership and to give him the responsibility to grow within the group as well.
"Both of these players are ultimate competitors, they are real Sharks men with a real love for this jersey and it means a lot to them.
"The majority of your leadership comes through actions and often words come second."
