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Fitz Harding becomes new Bristol Bears club captain

By Martin Booth  Wednesday Oct 4, 2023

Fitz Harding has become the second youngest Premiership captain in Bristol’s history.

The 24-year-old-year back-row forward takes over from Steven Luatua to be named as the new club captain ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Harding has made 52 appearances for the Bears since signing professional terms in 2020 after leaving Durham University.

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Bristol Bears director of rugby, Pat Lam, said: “Fitz is a hugely respected player within our squad because from the day he arrived, it was clear for all to see, his desire to compete and make the most of every opportunity in front of him to be better on and off the field.

“He is a fierce competitor and his commitment, attitude, and attention to detail have been a great example for others, as it has seen him emerge very quickly as a consistent performer for the team across the back-row.

“I believe we are very fortunate to have some excellent leaders on and off the field, who along with Stevie will play a huge role in supporting Fitz and to continue driving standards as we move forward as a club.”

 

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Harding added: “It’s an honour and a privilege to be appointed club captain ahead of the new season. I’m so proud to represent this club and city on the biggest stage and can’t wait for the new season to get underway.

“I’m blessed to be working with some very experienced senior players in this squad, who lead in other ways than I do, and I see my role as working closely with these guys to drive the team forward.

“We’ve got a very experienced leadership group who I’ll be working very closely with and who will be able to support me, and I’ve had the honour of learning so much from Steven Luatua during my time here and he’ll continue to be an important role model for me.

“My goals and dreams are to win trophies with Bristol Bears, so to have this opportunity is special. It’s been a whirlwind few years since I joined the club and I’m hugely excited for the next chapter in my career.”

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