Williams named Auckland Blues captain
- Published: 10 Dec 2012 at 10.46
- Online news: Sports
The Auckland Blues Super 15 team Monday named lock Ali Williams as captain for the 2013 season, with coach John Kirwan saying it will give the 77-Test veteran a chance to prove his doubters wrong.
The Auckland Blues Super 15 team Monday named lock Ali Williams, pictured here in 2011, as captain for the 2013 season, with coach John Kirwan saying it will give the 77-Test veteran a chance to prove his doubters wrong.
Kirwan said Williams' predecessor Keven Mealamu had relinquished the skipper's armband as he takes an extended break following the All Blacks' European tour, which will see him miss the start of the season.
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