Captain Donncha O’Callaghan relishes honour

Former Irish lock Donncha O’Callaghan said that getting through his 20th preseason campaign as a professional was made all worthwhile when he was this week named as captain of Worcester Warriors for the season.

The 38-year old, who was named as player of the season in both campaigns so far since moving to Worcester, said he was shocked when coach Gary Gold asked him to take charge.

O’Callaghan, speaking at the launch of the Aviva Premiership in Twickenham, said he intends to make the most of the captaincy as he prepares for another season of combat.