In 1891 he was given the captaincy of the national team and for the first time played an entire Home Nations campaign.

David continued to represent Pontypridd, and in the 1979/80 season he was given the captaincy of the senior team.

Thomas later reversed his decision and was given the captaincy of Neath for the 2009/10 season.

He was given the captaincy for the match against Ireland A.

Cork was also given the captaincy for the 2011 season on a permanent basis.

Tekke was given the number 23 and the captaincy of the team.

Brown was seen as a natural leader and was given the captaincy.

Hamad was also given the captaincy for the majority of the teams matches.

Fry was given the captaincy for the match, becoming the fifth player to hold the role during the tour.

During the 1903/04 season he was given the captaincy of Swansea, and the club won the championship under his leadership.