Best named new Ulster captain
18/05/2005 - 11:00:00Ireland prop Simon Best has been chosen to succeed Andy Ward as Ulster captain.
It was a wonderful 24-hours for the 27-year-old, who was included in the 26-man squad for Ireland's Tour to Japan in June.
Ulster chief executive Michael Reid said: "Simon is respected by the management and his team-mates and should bring a fresh outlook to the captaincy."
