I was shaking – Dafydd Jenkins says being named Wales captain is dream come true

The 21-year-old Exeter lock is set to lead his country against opening Guinness Six Nations opponents Scotland.
I was shaking – Dafydd Jenkins says being named Wales captain is dream come true
Dafydd Jenkins will captain Wales in the Six Nations (David Davies/PA)

Dafydd Jenkins has admitted he was left shaking after the phone call from Warren Gatland that elevated him to lofty heights as Wales’ youngest captain for 56 years.

The 21-year-old Exeter lock is set to lead his country against opening Guinness Six Nations opponents Scotland on Saturday week.

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