Huddersfield Giants confirm 2022 captain
Huddersfield Giants have confirmed their captain for the upcoming 2022 Super League season.
Ian Watson has appointed Luke Yates as the club’s captain for the 2022 campaign. Theo Fages and Chris McQueen will support the forward in the role as vice-captains.
Michael Lawrence will continue in his role as club captain.
Luke Yates honoured to lead Huddersfield Giants
“It’s one of the biggest honours you can get,” said Yates
“Getting voted in by the people you’re playing with week in and week out, it gives me a lot of confidence that they are backing me to do the right thing.
“I am doing my best to do the right thing by them, so it’s massive.”
More on Huddersfield Giants
Super League’s most marketable player? Will Pryce on his idols
Huddersfield plan to manage “unbelievable talent” Will Pryce the right way
Leroy Cudjoe has ‘no plans to retire’ as he enters 18th year with Huddersfield
Ian Watson on new Huddersfield Giants leader
Head coach Watson added: “During pre-season, we spoke a lot about the values we want to live, train and play by. Players were then asked to vote on who they wanted to lead them on the field based on those values.
“Luke, Chris and Theo have personified these values all through pre-season and this has been recognised by the squad.
“However, I have to say that there are a number of players that could have fulfilled these roles such as Chris Hill, Leroy Cudjoe and Adam O’Brien. With this group of players we will always have a wealth of experience and leaders on the field.”
PLAY: Pick your dream team in our 2022 Fantasy Rugby League now