Gloucester Appoints Lake as Captain for Upcoming Season

Forward Lake joins fellow Wales captain Jac Morgan in moving to Gloucester ahead of the new campaign, marking their first appearances playing in the Premiership.

Former Gloucester captain Lewis Ludlow, who held the role for five years as the club’s longest-serving skipper, spoke last month about losing the armband to Williams last summer, describing it as “brutal” and saying he would take it back if offered.

Head coach George Skivington said the decision was made after the team had spent a few weeks together before naming Williams’ replacement.

“Dewi’s leadership experience is evident to everyone, and we’re delighted he’ll take on the role of captain this season,” Skivington said.

“It was important for us to wait until the whole group had a few weeks together in the building before making a decision.

“The leadership process included input from the entire playing group, as well as our own assessment of who was best placed to lead this team forward through this season and beyond.”

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