Adam Coleman named Rebels captain

February 06, 2018
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Melbourne Rebels

The Melbourne Rebels have announced Adam Coleman as captain for the 2018 Super Rugby season.

Coleman, who follows in the footsteps of Stirling Mortlock (2011-12), Gareth Delve (2013), Scott Higginbotham (2014-15) and Nic Stirzaker (2016-17), will be supported by wider Club Captain Tom English – who will assume an off-field club leadership role.

“It’s a priviledge to be named Rebels captain and I’m grateful to Dave and the team for giving me the opportunity,” Coleman said.

“This is an exciting time at our club, and our goal is to make the people of Melbourne proud. We know we have a have a lot of work to do but everyone is really getting on-board and committing to it.

“Tom and I want to lead by pushing our own standards of performance and preparation - and trying to be the best we can be for the team.”

The 26-year-old Test lock, who’s played 48 Super Rugby games and made 20 international appearances for the Wallabies, has leadership pedigree as the son of former Tongan international rugby captain Pau’u Afeaki.