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Dewi Lake appointed Gloucester captain for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:46 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Dewi Lake appointed Gloucester captain for 2026-27 season
Summary

Gloucester Rugby has appointed Dewi Lake as club captain for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Lake, who has joined from another club, succeeds Tomos Williams and has previously captained Wales on multiple occasions. Head coach George Skivington highlighted the importance of selecting Lake after assessing the team's dynamics this season. Lake expressed his honor in leading a talented group at Gloucester and emphasized the club's rich history.

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  • •Dewi Lake joins Gloucester for the new season.
  • •Lake replaces Tomos Williams as captain.
  • •He has 34 caps for Wales and 22 as captain.
  • •Head coach George Skivington emphasized team dynamics in the selection.
  • •Lake aims to lead a motivated group this season.
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  • 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — The Wales captains looking to conquer England
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  • 10:46 AMYahoo Sports — Lake named Gloucester captain for new season
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Wales captains Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan prepare to make their Prem debuts for Gloucester after moving from Ospreys.

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Wales captains Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan prepare to make their Prem debuts for Gloucester after moving from Ospreys.

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Wales skipper Dewi Lake is named Gloucester's new club captain for the 2026-27 season.

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