After locking in Michael Foley as coach for the next three Super Rugby seasons, the Western Force have appointed Matt Hodgson as skipper.
Hodgson takes over the captaincy from star flanker David Pocock, who has linked up with the Brumbies.
Foley said he left the Waratahs with a heavy heart, but was optimistic of turning the Force’s fortunes around after a season in which the Perth-based franchise managed just three wins.