The Ireland hooker replaces Johann Muller, who retired at the end of last season, and takes the roles for a second time having captained the province between 2007 and 2011.
“It is a huge honour to captain your Province. I enjoyed doing it a few years ago but in 2011, I felt I just needed to step down and to concentrate on my game.
“We also had a ready-made captain in the squad in Johann which made it easier and he did a fantastic job,” the 30-year-old said.
It is nice to have been asked to do it again. With the extra experience that I have gained at provincial and international level in recent years I believe that I am more equipped than ever before to lead this group of players.
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“Being the captain of Ulster is something that I absolutely love doing and I am looking forward to the challenge of the new season.”
Rory Best named new Ulster captain
ULSTER HAVE NAMED Rory Best as club captain.
The Ireland hooker replaces Johann Muller, who retired at the end of last season, and takes the roles for a second time having captained the province between 2007 and 2011.
“It is a huge honour to captain your Province. I enjoyed doing it a few years ago but in 2011, I felt I just needed to step down and to concentrate on my game.
“We also had a ready-made captain in the squad in Johann which made it easier and he did a fantastic job,” the 30-year-old said.
“Being the captain of Ulster is something that I absolutely love doing and I am looking forward to the challenge of the new season.”
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Captain Johann Muller Rory Best second stint Skipper Ulster