Western Force loose forward Matt Hodgson has been chosen to lead the Perth-based side in this season's Super Rugby tournament.
The former Wallaby will fill the leadership void left by Nathan Sharpe (retired) and David Pocock, who has joined the Brumbies.
And new Force coach Michael Foley is confident 31-year-old Hodgson was well placed to take on the skipper's role.
"It could easily be seen to be a lot of chiefs and not a lot of Indians," Foley told AAP.
"But what we do have is one captain, and everyone else just takes care of business and keeps each other accountable to the highest standards."
Foley said selflessness and honesty were two of Hodgson's greatest attributes.
"Those two things together just give him enormous respect within the team," Foley said.
"We're very fortunate to have him leading us."
Comments
trappa says...
Honestly...when is the Rugby world going to ban front-rowers from becoming coaches? Pigs of that vintage rarely stuck their heads up out of a scrum, had no ball skills, couldnt tackle and couldnt run around the park without stopping to put their hands on their knees.
Posted 06:10 27th January 2013
side_stepper says...
Ok guys I don't understand what Foley means by "It could easily be seen to be a lot of chiefs and not a lot of Indians". Any ideas?
Anyway Hodgson's appointment was expected.
Posted 20:41 26th January 2013
ArmchairGeneral says...
Even after the Sexton joins Rebels headline I fell for this one too, thinking they meant Charlie.
Posted 11:14 25th January 2013