Queensland have named prop James Slipper as captain for the 2015 Super Rugby season.

The 25-year-old will be supported by two new vice-captains in Reds and Wallabies lock Rob Simmons and recent signing Karmichael Hunt.

“I’m incredibly humbled by this decision. I take great pride in playing for Queensland, so to be named captain is a great honour,” Slipper said in a club statement.

Slipper takes over from James Horwill, who will leave Australian rugby after this year’s World Cup in September-October after signing a three-year deal with English side Harlequins.