Why do you think that Cat?

souths co captain and ex NZ international Captain. and future pack leader.

fair assurtion

It will be Asotasi as he is a prove leader. But would have liked it to be Grix

Michael Monaghan is the only option for me.

I said Myler the last time this topic popped up. When Myler is fit and firing we're at our best. He's [ithat[/i important to us. I think he naturally leads in the way he plays.

Of course, Roy Asotasi has been captain of NZ and is captain of Samoa - so he'd be the obvious choice now he's coming to us. But Myler could be here for years. I'd be happy with either.

-good call-

I think Cat is right, it will be Asotasi. Monas has only a year left, and could easily be sidelined with his knees. With Asotasi we have the prospect of a bit more continuity, as well as the track record of doing the job at the highest level. I also wonder if making him captain may bring a lot more out of the guy in terms of his own performances.

Longer term (5 years) my pound would go on Currie.

Chaz, I'd have to agree with your short term analysis and you got to think that the captaincy was a key factor in smith's recruitment policy. Grix is a good player, is he that vocal I understand you can lead by example?

Who knows what the future holds? Currie certainly has the potential to be a top, top player, I just hope that we keep hold of him.

I'd like to see Grix or Myler

Lets choose a Captain who will be there for a good few years, Myler or Currie sound perfect for that. When Morley came he would have been perfect as all the player s would know and respect him, i'm not sure this would be the case with Asotasi.

Sorry Snaggletooth, but, I think that your statement is a bit contradictory. When Morley came, yes he had the reputation, was made for the job and didn't have any explaining to do with other senior pro's at the club. However, I think we were a bit lucky to have got as many great seasons from him that we did. I anticipated a year shorter at the top than he managed and I'm grateful.

Myler at a push for next year, but, Currie is definately one for the future. He has plenty of time to develope into the Captaincy role, if he has 3 or 4 great years in the starting 17 and gets an international call up he will still be in his early 20's and could be peerless.

I hope Asotasi is cut from a similar cloth to Morley and in that time your selections should be fully seasoned front runners at the moment I think they are a tad underdone

I don't see a natural leader in the current squad other than Briers or M Monaghan. For me it's about next season and who is the best man to drive them on to achieve success next year. Monas for me

I think this one is hard to call and we supporters can't really judge who is the natural leader within the club. I'd be surprised if it's not one of our older players for the year. Michael Monaghan, Briers, Asotasi or Waterhouse for me.

Didn't Ben Harrison used to be the captain of the England youth team?