Sinfield new England rugby league skipper

12 Oct 2012, 8:54 pm   -   Source: AAP

England's captain for the rugby league series involving France and Wales will be Leeds playmaker Kevin Sinfield.

Leeds playmaker Kevin Sinfield will succeed teammate Jamie Peacock as England rugby league captain for the coming tri-nation series involving France and Wales.

Sinfield, who skippered Leeds Rhinos to their sixth Super League crown when they defeated Warrington Wolves last Saturday, said: "Representing your country is always special, but to captain England will be the proudest moment of my career to date."

The 32-year-old will first run out as skipper in the series opener against Wales in Wrexham on October 27.

England play France a week later, on November 3 at Hull KR's Craven Park ground, before the series final in Salford on November 11.

England coach Steve McNamara said: "Kevin is an outstanding leader and was my number one choice when selecting a successor to Jamie Peacock.

"The standards he sets both on and off the field are exemplary. He commands the ultimate respect from his fellow professionals and will take this group of players forward in what promises to be a demanding yet rewarding year for England Rugby League."

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