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| New Sale Sharks captain Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe |
| Fernandez Lobbe to skipper Sharks |
| 19 August 2008, 3:25 pm |
| By Jonathan McConnell |
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| Sale Sharks have announced that Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe will be the new club captain for the 2008-2009 season. |
On hearing of his appointment Juan said, " I am delighted to be named as Captain of Sale Sharks. This is my third season here and to follow in the footsteps of Jason Robinson and Jason White is indeed a great honour."
Director of Rugby Philippe Saint Andre said, " Juan is a great player and more importantly he is a great team player and I believe he will do a fantastic job leading the players and setting an example in his role as captain."
CEO James Jennings said, " The appointment of Juan Lobbe as Captain is recognition of his great contribution last season, when he was probably our most consistent player. On the field he leads by example and has great tactical acumen which he acquired from his time at Sale Sharks and as an Argentine International.
The appointment of Sebastian Chabal and Dean Schofield as vice-captains shows the strength in depth we have in natural rugby leaders and I am sure that they will also make a massive contribution to leading the team through next season.
Jason White has been an exemplary Captain and on behalf of the Club I wish to thank him for his tremendous contribution both on and off the pitch. Over the last eighteen months Jason has struggled with several bad injuries, which particularly disrupted last season. Jason is now returning to full fitness and we hope that he will remain injury free this season in order that he can concentrate on his own rugby and be major part of our team." |
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