After a successful couple of seasons establishing himself as a 1st XV regular and an integral part of the team Shaun Burns has been appointed as the 1st XV Captain for the 2016/17 season.
Shaun said "I was immensely proud when I was asked to take over the reigns as captain of the first XV it is a club that has meant a lot to me and my family for many years now.
Since re joining in 2013 I have thoroughly enjoyed my rugby the ambition to play an exciting brand and a never say die attitude makes us very tough to beat it's fair to say the next few seasons are going to be a very exciting time in the Cougar story.
I couldn't be happier with the choice to make Ross Buchanan VC he understands the way we are looking to play and will help bring a social aspect back to the team. This year we are going to improve as a squad and a club which will give us the support required to continue to compete and develop on a national level."
Ross Buchanans appointment is no surprise either given his regular appearances and performances last term.
Good luck to the boys in the new roles and all the best for the season.