Gethin Jenkins confirmed as Blues captain

Cardiff Blues confirm Gethin Jenkins will continue as the region’s captain in the 2016-17 season.

The 131-times capped prop took up the honour last season and helped the region to a comeback in the second half of the campaign.

Jenkins is sailing on his 11^th season across two stints with Wales’ Capital Region. During that time he has made 169 appearances, scored eight tries and played his part in the Anglo-Welsh and European Amlin Cup success.