Joe Launchbury named Wasps captain

England lock, Joe Launchbury has been appointed Wasps captain ahead of the 2016/17 season.

“Joe is a natural leader around the place and I think he has grown with the responsibility of being a leader and an international over the last couple of seasons. He has already proven himself as a world-class player and I’m sure the captaincy will only help him grow again," said Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young.

Launchbury is entering his seventh season at Wasps, having joined from Worthing in 2009 as a 19-year-old.

He has gone on to win 35 caps for his country, in addition to the 91 appearances for his club.