ENTERING his 12th season at the club Stefan Ratchford says he is “determined to succeed” after being appointed Warrington Wolves’ new club captain for 2023.
Ratchford led the side out on the field for the majority of last season following a long-term injury to Jack Hughes.
Ratchford will switch to the centres this year having taken the number 4 shirt and has to date made 299 appearances for the Wire, scoring 86 tries. He is also sixth on the list of the club’s all-time leading goalkickers with 496.
Along with Ratchford, Josh McGuire, George Williams and Peter Mata’utia will also form the club’s leadership group this season.
Ratchford said: “I’m extremely proud and honoured to be named captain of this club.
“It’s a huge privilege to be given the opportunity and is a role I’m determined to succeed in. We’ve got a strong leadership group here also which I know I’ll have the full support of. To follow in the footsteps of some of the club greats who’ve captained Warrington over the years is a special honour for me.
“All the lads have bought into the values we’ve spoken about in pre-season and there’s a really positive feel around the place. I can’t wait now for the new season to get started and the challenge that lies ahead.”
Stefan will continue to be proudly sponsored by the Cockhedge Centre.
He was unveiled as club captain at the club’s media day, which this year took place at Warrington town hall, with the official team photo in front of the town’s historic town hall – the scene of jubilant homecomings after the club’s Wembley successes over the years.
Warrington Wolves’ 2023 squad – Picture Eddie Whitham
