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Fraser McReight has been confirmed as the Queensland Reds skipper for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign, replacing halfback Tate McDermott and the departing Liam Wright in what will be coach Les Kiss’ final season before he takes the national reins.
Standout flanker McReight has been lauded as a long-term captaincy candidate in Wallabies colours.
Fraser McReight became the 91st Wallabies captain.Credit: Getty Images
“This role is a huge honour and even more so because I follow some great mates and leaders into the role, having watched Tate and Liam do a terrific job,” said McReight, who became the Wallabies’ 91st captain during a Rugby Championship clash with South Africa.
“They showed me the path over the past four seasons, and hopefully I’ll now land on my path as a captain with all I’ve learnt about myself as a person and as a player.”
McReight earned the job over incumbent Test captain Harry Wilson, in what could be a telling sign of how Kiss sees his leadership make-up once he begins spearheading the Wallabies from midyear.
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