Tom Youngs takes on Leicester Tigers' captaincy role

Leicester Tigers have named Tom Youngs as club captain ahead of the new season.The hooker has made more than 100 first-team appearances for the Tigers since coming through the club's academy ranks and has also been capped by England and the British & Irish Lions.The 29-year-old takes over from Ed Slater in the role.Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill said: "Tom is a Leicester man through and through, and has special links with the club where his father and brother have also..., Tom Youngs takes on Leicester Tigers' captaincy role