Who has captained Wales rugby? Men’s team captains through the years

In a country where the oval-ball game can feel like a religion, being named Wales rugby captain is a massive honour. Many greats of the game – including Gareth Edwards, Phil Bennett and Eddie Butler – have skippered the national side, and know what it’s like to lead the team in front of an expectant Cardiff crowd.

This guide lists the most significant men’s captains of Wales rugby in the professional era, from ’90s stalwart Ieuan Evans through to the present day. While most of the stars of the Warren Gatland era wore the armband at one time or another, we’ve (mostly) opted to stick with players who skippered the side on 10 occasions or more.

We’ve also provided the dates of their main stints as captain, rather than accounting for odd games here and there.

The Welsh rugby captains below have led the nation through good times and bad, lifting Six…