Joe Launchbury named as Wasps captain for 2017/18

England lock Joe Launchbury will continue as Wasps’ captain for the 2017/18 season, having led the side to the Premiership Final in his first term.

 “Joe did a really good job for us last season and he will only get better the longer he does the role," said Wasps' Director of Rugby Dai Young.

"He has become a natural leader around the place and has grown with the responsibility of being captain and a senior squad member..."

Launchbury passed the milestone of a century of appearances for Wasps last season and was an integral part of helping the club reach the Premiership Final and a European Champions Cup Quarter Final.

The 44-time capped England international is entering his eighth season at Wasps, having joined from Worthing as a 19-year-old, in 2009, and has made 109 appearances for the club.