Elsom to captain Australia on upcoming tour

Australia have named former Leinster star Rocky Elsom as the team captain for their upcoming tour of Japan, the UK and Ireland.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2009 - 10:13

Australia have named former Leinster star Rocky Elsom as the team captain for their upcoming tour of Japan, the UK and Ireland.

The 26-year-old only recently return to his homeland after helping Leinster claim their first Heineken Cup title earlier this year.

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