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The Wallabies have confirmed Stephen Moore as captain for the three-Test series against France.
Moore replaces Ben Mowen as national rugby captain, after making 91 caps since his debut against Samoa in 2005.
Waratahs flanker Michael Hooper and team-mate Adam Ashley-Cooper have been named as the team's vice-captains.
In a Wallabies statement, coach Ewen McKenzie said the three players would be responsible for driving the team on and off the field.
"They've all been recognised for the contributions they make to the Wallabies environment and I’m confident they possess the right leadership attributes to take this team to the next level," McKenzie said.
"It's a new group of leaders with a variety of personalities and experiences, where in combination they are empowered to help set a new direction towards the Rugby World Cup in 2015.
He has been in and around the leadership setup at a provincial and national level for a long time and as a result has experienced and seen almost every possible sporting leadership scenario.
Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie on Stephen Moore
"For Stephen, I want to congratulate him on what is a huge personal achievement in being chosen to lead your country.
"He has been in and around the leadership setup at a provincial and national level for a long time and as a result has experienced and seen almost every possible sporting leadership scenario.
"He won't be fazed by the challenge of captaincy.
"He understands what works well and why, and I think the added responsibility will suit him and the direction we are taking the team."
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Sensible choice, the SMH sports news desk with be in a state of despair as they've been pushing hooper for the role, don't get me wrong hooper is an ideal back up for Hodgo!...
possibly the first 3 picked in the starting 15 also - AAC has been in career best Super 15 form this year IMHO
Can't see anything wrong with that announcement!
Link is reinforcing a "no dickheads" policy with this choice. If Hodgo was his age and in the same form as he is presently, he'd have been the logical choice for the same reasons.
Looking like Genia is going to get the chop not even going to warm the pine on the bench. .. Well that s what http://mobile.news.com.au/sport/rugb...-1226940625764 says
Moore is a good fit as Wallaby captain. He has 90 plus caps, so has the experience and the respect of peers. He is dependable and playing well and I have no doubt that he would pull on anyone who strays from the ethos that Link has set.
Just heard on the news that Genia definitely out. Cummins, Cowan and McCalman in the team
Laugh and the world laughs with you.......
......cry and you'll weaken your beer