Lake named Gloucester captain for new season
Wales skipper Dewi Lake is named Gloucester's new club captain for the 2026-27 season.
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"I'm extremely honoured to be named captain of Gloucester Rugby."
— Dewi Lake , Athlete
"Dewi's leadership experience is there for everyone to see, and we're delighted he'll take on the role of captain this season."
— George Skivington , Executive
Key People
Dewi Lake is a Welsh rugby hooker who will captain Wales during the summer internationals.
George Skivington is the head coach of Gloucester Rugby.
Jac Morgan is a flanker for Wales who has served as captain and has recently recovered from an injury.
Lewis Ludlow is a former captain of Gloucester Rugby.
Wales scrum-half who was an unused replacement in the match against Argentina eight years ago.
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Wales skipper Dewi Lake is named Gloucester's new club captain for the 2026-27 season.
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