DAVE Attwood, still going great guns in the Bristol second row, was the victorious captain on the Saxons last assignment – a two-nil summer tour series victory over South Africa A in 2016.
Attwood, 33, has 24 England caps, but the lock describes the experience as one of the most enjoyable of his career, and identifies why the Saxons has a key role in player development.
“It was something I really enjoyed as my first opportunity in a captaincy role in international rugby. It is a challenging environment, from a captaincy and coaching point of view, because, with club players you get 52 weeks ...