PATRICK Lambie will captain the Cell C Sharks during the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. Head coach Robert du Preez said Lambie was a natural leader who provides inspiration.
“He has supported this team all his life and understands our unique culture, which has been built on the emphasis of a strong work ethic. Pat puts in the hard yards, leads by example and he has the respect and backing of everyone around him.”
Lambie said it was a huge honour to captain the Sharks again.
“I would like to thank our management for affording me the honour of leading a relatively young, but exciting and talented team. There is an exciting vision that we are working towards, that has been built on our core values, and we look forward to the support of our community, who are instrumental to our success,” Lambie said.
Fans on Twitter also reacted to the news:
looking forward to a great season with @PatLambie at the helm. @TheSharksZA
— Rob Otto@Sharksworld (@sharksworld) January 24, 2017
Pat Lambie…captain my captain!
— Luwi (@Coach_Lwando) January 24, 2017
Good luck for the season @PatLambie! Another year at the helm of @TheSharksZA #captain
— Gareth Jenkinson (@gazza_jenks) January 24, 2017
