The Queensland Reds have confirmed scrum-half Cobie-Jane Morgan has been named captain ahead of the upcoming Super W season.
Morgan has been a stalwart of Australian Rugby since making her Wallaroos debut in 2009, going on to play in two Rugby World Cups as well as for the Australian Sevens.
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Making the move to Brisbane after representing NSW in 2018, Morgan was honoured to be leading the side in 2021 as they look to break through for their first title.
“I’m super grateful and honoured to be leading the squad,” said Morgan in a statement.
“There is lots of talent coming through and to be given the opportunity by the coaching staff to lead this team, I couldn’t be prouder.
“We have a lot of Bond girls who have come through the AON University Sevens series and club players from Easts and Sunnybank, who have been rewarded for their great form in club Rugby.
"There is lots of young talent and I can’t wait to play alongside them.”
She will be joined in the leadership group by back-rower Lucy Lockhart, who was named vice-captain.
Lockhart returned to the side after a brief stint with English club Worchester, having played in their inaugural squad in 2018.
“It’s such a big deal for me, being named vice-captain alongside Cobie, it’s an honour to be in that position,” said Lockhart.
“There are a lot of new faces, but we have a solid group with a mix of talent and they’ve been training hard so I think it will be a good tournament for us.”
“Both Cobie-Jane and Lucy are strong voices within our group and fitting leaders of the team for 2021," head coach Rama Chand added.
“The duo have a long-standing connection to the game here in Queensland and have earned the respect of the coaches and players on-and-off the field.
“I’m confident that both women will be strong leaders for us this season and I’m looking forward to seeing them lead the team out at Easts this weekend for our first clash against NSW.”
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