St.Helens’ full-back Jack Welsby has been appointed as England captain for the first time ahead of the Test series opening match against Tonga, which takes place at our home ground – the Totally Wicked Stadium!
At the age of 22, Welsby is set to become England’s youngest captain. He will follow in the distinguished footsteps of Andy Farrell, who became the youngest player to captain Great Britain when he led the Lions in Papua New Guinea, Fiji and New Zealand at the age of 21 in 1996.
Welsby will also emulate his former St Helens team-mate James Graham, who was the last Saints player to captain England at the 2010 Four Nations against Australia – and he is relishing the opportunity to do so at his home stadium.
