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New Ospreys skipper Duncan Jones

Jones to skipper Ospreys

27 June 2006, 1:46 pm

By Jonathan McConnell

The Ospreys have revealed that prop Duncan Jones, who lead Wales in their tour to Argentina earlier this month will captain the Celtic league side next season.

"We decided some time ago that Duncan was the man to lead us into what will be a big season for the Ospreys,” said head coach Lyn Jones. “He led Wales with distinction in Argentina and has already proven to be a fine Ospreys Captain when he stepped up last season. He leads by example both on and off the field, knows how to read a game, has sound judgement and has respect from throughout the squad”

“It is an honour to be asked to captain the Ospreys, although I am fortunate to have already stood in during what was quite a difficult time last year following Barry’s (Williams) injury,” added Jones. 2We have a good mix of youth and experience and I will get a lot of help as we have decision makers throughout the side.

“The region has shown its ambition with strong signings and with the boys returning from long term injury I am sure supporters will see a strong Ospreys side next season. Last year we worked hard as a group and things started to come together towards the end of the year, but we will enter next season in a confident frame of mind and I am looking forward to the challenges that each of the tournaments will present”