Lake to captain Wales in summer internationals
The Gloucester-bound hooker will captain Wales in this summer's four internationals, stating with Saturday's game against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium.
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""It's always a massive honour to captain Wales.""
— Dewi Lake , Athlete
""We have an incredible leadership group and are full of leaders - Dafydd Jenkins, Jac, Tomos Williams, Josh Adams - so it's not a job I will do alone.""
— Dewi Lake , Athlete
""I'm really excited about the game and it's a massive honour to be captain and lead the girls out.""
— Alex Callender , Athlete
Key People
Alex Callender is a back-row forward for Wales who will captain the women's team in an upcoming match.
Dewi Lake is a Welsh rugby hooker who will captain Wales during the summer internationals.
Jac Morgan is a flanker for Wales who has served as captain and has recently recovered from an injury.
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The Gloucester-bound hooker will captain Wales in this summer's four internationals, stating with Saturday's game against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium.
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