With Tindall named recently in England's senior Elite Playing squad, there is the distinct possibility that Gloucester may be without the influential centre during the Autumn international and Six Nations periods so an alternative skipper would be required on those occasions.
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| Mike Tindall |
| (c) Martin Bennett, Gloucester Rugby |
Both Delve and Tindall captained the team regularly during the 2008-9 season with the Welsh international finishing the campaign as the man in possession with Tindall sidelined with a knee injury.
Redpath admitted that he had given the matter a lot of thought.
"I'm lucky in a way in that we have a number of leaders throughout the side. Both Gareth and Mike skippered the side last season as did the likes of Olivier Azam and Peter Buxton."
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| Gareth Delve |
| (c) Martin Bennett, Gloucester Rugby |
"The nature of the modern game means that, if you name one man as your captain, there is a possibility that you will be denied his services because of injury or international call ups."
"But Gareth and Mike both led the side with distinction last season. They are fine players and command a lot of respect. I'm comfortable naming them as joint captains and, having spoken to them both, know that they view it as an honour."
