New era as Wright named Wallabies captain for Wales Test

The Queensland Reds flanker takes over from Will Skelton, who skippered them during their disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign under Eddie Jones last year. Skelton is based overseas and was not considered for the two-Test series against the Welsh, starting in Sydney on Saturday. Whether Wright, who has played five Tests and none since 2020, is the long-term choice remains to be seen -- there have been six other captains in the space of a year. Allan Alaalatoa and Tate McDermott, who both start from the bench...