Dave Dennis To Captain Waratahs in 2013
by Brendan Bradford -
Michael Cheika agonised over his selection of Dave Dennis as captain for the 2013 Super Rugby season and only informed the team of his decision as they boarded the bus from Moore Park to the city for the Waratahs’ season launch at Ivy this afternoon.
“I went down and told the team before we got on the bus,” said Cheika at the launch.
“Obviously, I’ve been considering the topic for quite a while; leadership at this province is a very important factor. I wanted to take my time and see the pragmatic workings of everyday training, on field and off-field, and who I felt was the best person to embody the values that we are holding ourselves to account for this season. The way the team reacted to the announcement, I think I've made the right decision.”
Citing hard-work and toughness as