BOMBER TO SKIPPER LIONS

LEICESTER have appointed Chris Harris as their new team captain.

The three-time British Champion is one of five newcomers to the Lions this season as they make the step up to the Premiership, but he is an experienced skipper with other clubs throughout his career.

Team manager Stewart Dickson said: “Bomber put himself forward really as soon as we started talking, and he showed a real willingness for the role.

“He wants the responsibility and I’m happy to put it on his shoulders. I think the two of us can work together well, and hopefully he can help the parts of the team which may need help on certain occasions.

“I know he’s been training in the gym and he’s really hungry for this season, and as a rider who’s been there, done it and worn the T-shirt I think this will be good for his motivation as well.”