England’s new rugby captain Phil Vickery today revealed that deposed skipper Martin Corry was the first player to congratulate him on his appointment.
The Wasps prop said: “The first person to call me was Cozza, who sent me a text message saying: 'Good luck. Wish you well.'"
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