The Brumbies have announced back-rower Rebecca Smyth will captain the side in the 2022 Super W season.
Smyth has become a mainstay for the club since joining in 2020, awarded the Helen Taylor award in 2021 as Players’ Player of the Year.
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The legendary Wallaroo will become the fourth captain in history, taking over from Michaela Leonard.
“I’m honoured to be leading this group this season," she said in a statement.
“I’ve loved every minute of playing for the Brumbies and I believe this group can achieve special things if we do the work required.
“Being captain means I’ll run out first and speak to the referee, but we have a really strong leadership group as well and we’re all committed to driving the standards we have set for ourselves as a team.”
Brumbies coach Dan Hawke believes Smyth's leadership and experience made her a perfect choice for the role as they push for their first Final appearance.
“(Smyth) is a joy to work with, someone who lives and breathes the values we expect from a Brumby," he added.
“She’s done everything in the game, has life experience and a presence that people just feed off.
“Through adversity last year, Dunny emerged as a strong voice within the team and with a new group this year, we felt she was the perfect person to take on the captaincy for what we hope will be a special season.”
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