By Lestyn (30/04/03)
April 30 2003

Scott Gibbs has been confirmed as the new captain of the Neath-Swansea regional team. It comes as a bit of a surprise, considering the centre's international retirement.

Gibbsy was on a list of candidates for the job that included Gareth Llewellyn and Colin Charvis, but the former Lion was given the nod over them. And deservedly so, if I had known that the regional sides were going to pick player's that had retired from international rugby, the Swansea inside centre would have been choice as captain in my Neath-Swansea team.

"I was very surprised to be offered the captaincy, but I was delighted to accept it," said Gibbs. 
 
"I'm very excited at the prospect of playing for this new team. 
 
"It will combine the power Neath have among their forwards with some of Swansea's individuality and should be a very potent force." 

Who's going to partner Gibbs in the centre is another question altogether, it could be anyone from several inside centres including Leigh Davies, following Mark Taylor's departure for Llanelli
 

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