Jenkins to skipper Wales against Springboks

0 Comments | AFP, November, 2007

CARDIFF (AFP) — 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 team-mate 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, www.wru.co.uk.

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