Liam Wright named new Reds skipper

Liam Wright, at just 22, has been named as the new captain of the Queensland Reds to replace the departed Samu Kerevi for this year’s Super Rugby season.

He’s only 22, but new Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright has the smarts, skill and respect to lead his team back to the Super Rugby finals, says coach Brad Thorn.

The one-Test Wallabies flanker is the surprise successor to departed skipper Samu Kerevi, edging out lock Izack Rodda, himself only 23.

Wright, who made his Test debut in the Eden...