Care handed Quins captaincy

Harlequins have announced that Danny Care will take on the captaincy role from this season.

On making the announcement Care commented: "I was incredibly proud and honoured when Conor asked me to lead the Club. Since I moved to Quins nine years ago it has felt like home to me and I want to repay that by doing the captaincy role justice, like so many other great captains who have done the job before me.

"It will be great to have the experience of other leaders like Chris (Robshaw), Joe (Marler), Nick Easter and Nick Evans as well as Mike (Brown) around me, who have all been at the Club for so long. I know they will make my job a lot easier and support me in the role both on and off the field.”

Danny has been at the Club since 2006 and in that time he has made over 180 appearances and scored over 50 tries. He is also a regular for England, having made over 50 appearances for the national side.

The 28 year-old is a popular member of the squad whose experience, energy and enthusiasm bring the dynamic required to lead the diverse group of individuals.