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Wales name new capt for Boks
12/11/2007 16:49 - (SA)
Cardiff - Gethin Jenkins will become the 125th man to captain the Welsh rugby team after being named skipper by coach Warren Gatland for their match against world champions South Africa on November 24.
Jenkins, who became Wales' most capped prop at the Rugby World Cup when he took his tally to 52, takes over from Blues teammate Gareth Thomas.
Wales caretaker coach Nigel Davies, still in charge until Gatland takes over in time for the South Africa match, is in no doubt Jenkins is the right man for the job.
"Anyone who knows or has worked with Gethin will tell you he sets high standards for himself and those around him," Davies told the Welsh Rugby Union website.
"We all talk about looking after the 'one per cents' as the way to get ahead in elite sport - and Gethin typifies the professional sportsman who lets nothing go by him.
"He's a 26-year-old with 50 caps, two World Cups and a British Lions tour under his belt - which shows his dedication in itself - and you only have to look at his ability to contribute to both sides of the front row to know you have something special as a player."
- AFP
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