Losing Gloucester captaincy was 'brutal' - Ludlow
Gloucester's Lewis Ludlow on losing the captaincy last season, his two England caps, and chasing a record in his upcoming testimonial season.
Gloucester flanker Lewis Ludlow expressed his disappointment at losing the club captaincy in August last year, stating that it was "brutal." With over 250 games for the club, he holds the record for the longest-serving captain in Gloucester's history. However, he was replaced by Tomos Williams in the role for the 2025-26 season, although Williams has since moved to Saracens.
Ludlow, 31, told BBC Radio Gloucestershire that he felt the decision came as a surprise, despite having prepared himself for the change. Despite the transition, Ludlow believes he and Williams maintained a strong working relationship, allowing him to continue leading the team effectively. Ludlow also shared that he captained England twice, but was banned for four games after receiving a red card against Canada.
He remains grateful for the opportunity to become the fifth person to captain England on his debut. Looking ahead to the 2026-27 season, Ludlow aims to break Nick Wood's all-time club record of 277 appearances and raise money for two charities through his testimonial season.
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