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Kieran Read tips Caelan to lead the Lions
Michael Gallagher28 Dec 2024 - 12:40
All Black legend lauds Caelan's leadership abilities
OUR own Caelan Doris has been tipped to be the Lions captain by former All Black skipper Kieran Read.
"I rate Caelan Doris very highly," the legendary back-row who earned 127 caps for New Zealand, stated this week.
"I've watched him a bit this year and he is a very good player. A player who definitely has got captaincy material over him - because you know what you're going to get.
"Most importantly, he's an 80-minute player who just does not take a step backwards and every kind of impact in the one-on-ones and the impact that he has on the game is generally a positive one."
The Lacken man is one of the leading candidates for the skipper's armband when Andy Farrell names his squad for the Australian tour in the coming months.
"I rate Caelan Doris very highly," the legendary back-row who earned 127 caps for New Zealand, stated this week.
"I've watched him a bit this year and he is a very good player. A player who definitely has got captaincy material over him - because you know what you're going to get.
"Most importantly, he's an 80-minute player who just does not take a step backwards and every kind of impact in the one-on-ones and the impact that he has on the game is generally a positive one."
The Lacken man is one of the leading candidates for the skipper's armband when Andy Farrell names his squad for the Australian tour in the coming months.
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