Mortlock captains new-look Australia squad

Stirling Mortlock has been named as Australian rugby’s new captain for Australia’s seven-match tour of Europe in November.

Tue, 03 Oct, 2006 - 12:32

Stirling Mortlock has been named as Australian rugby’s new captain for Australia’s seven-match tour of Europe in November.

Outside centre Mortlock was named as captain of the team in the absence of George Gregan, who has chosen to rest from the tour and concentrate on next year’s World Cup in France.

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