captain

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The RFU council - famously described by then England captain Will Carling in 1995 as "57 old farts" - is in the process of being reformed.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He carries the ball really well and I know the Swiss fans have got big hopes for him - Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has done an interview praising him as well.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

England captain Ben Stokes' batting is "not too far away" from a return to form, says head coach Brendon McCullum.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“I think we’ve all been, I wouldn’t say overwhelmed, but possibly surprised by the excitement and the buzz,” said captain Tim Ream, who led the team onto the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The Acorn’s captain let out a rare stream of angry words.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood