Palmer to lead Tykes

England international Tom Palmer has been made captain of Leeds with immediate effect.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2004 - 14:49

England international Tom Palmer has been made captain of Leeds with immediate effect.

Palmer, who made his Test debut against the USA in 2001, replaces prop Mike Shelley. His first game in charge will be Friday’s Heineken Cup clash against Edinburgh.

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Courts Rugby Heathrow Person: Palmer Person: Tom Palmer Person: Mike Shelley Person: Shelley Person: Dan Hyde Person: Tom Person: Phil Davies Person: Mike Person: Davies Event: Heineken Cup Organisation: Tykes Organisation: Leeds Organisation: USA Organisation: Edinburgh

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