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Lewis Ludlow discusses losing the Gloucester captaincy

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:50 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Lewis Ludlow discusses losing the Gloucester captaincy
Summary

Gloucester flanker Lewis Ludlow described the loss of the club captaincy as brutal following his five-year tenure as the team's longest-serving skipper. The 31-year-old was replaced by Tomos Williams for the 2025-26 season, though he continued to support the team's leadership transition. Ludlow is now preparing for his testimonial season with the club, marking his 14th year at Gloucester. He is targeting the club's all-time professional era appearance record held by Nick Wood. The forward is also physically recovering after undergoing surgery to fuse joints in his right thumb this past April.

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  • •Lewis Ludlow served as Gloucester captain from 2020 until 2025.
  • •The 31-year-old flanker aims to surpass Nick Wood's record of 277 club appearances.
  • •Recent thumb surgery has left Ludlow pain-free for the first time in five years.
  • •Ludlow earned two international caps as England captain in 2021.
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  • 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Losing Gloucester captaincy was 'brutal' - Ludlow
  • 9:37 AMBBC Sport — Losing Gloucester captaincy was 'brutal' - Ludlow
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Gloucester's Lewis Ludlow on losing the captaincy last season, his two England caps, and chasing a record in his upcoming testimonial season.

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Gloucester's Lewis Ludlow on losing the captaincy last season, his two England caps, and chasing a record in his upcoming testimonial season.

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