The fly half, who can also cover scrum-half, has been a vital and inspirational figure for the 1st XV for a number of years and was handed the armband ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.
The experienced 31-year-old had an impressive run as captain and the 1st XV won the Counties 2 Eastern Counties league. Malkin’s personal contribution of 141 point made him the top point scorer for the season. The photo shows Jack adding to his points tally.
Director of Rugby Leonard Veenendaal said: "Jack is hugely respected by all of his teammates and coaches alike. He says the right things at the right time but doesn’t say too much. He leads by example and that’s what we want from a leader. I am sure I speak on behalf of the whole club in wishing Jack and the squad all the best for the exciting season ahead.”
Jack Malkin said: “I feel very privileged and honoured to be asked to captain the 1st XV of such a fantastic club and to be among the group of illustrious names who have done it before. I love having my young family pitch side on matchdays and looking forward to pre-season with the lads ahead of the 2023/24 season.”
The captaincy news comes a week after the Club confirmed that last season’s player of the year Gerhard Wessels will continue as senior head coach. Age Grade coaches Nathaniel Humphreys and Luke Hare have been appointed as Coaching Co-ordinators for the U6s to U12s, and the U13s to U16s respectively.
The senior squad will start pre-season training on Tuesday and Thursdays from 1st August. The first warm-up match is against Peterborough RFC at Harecroft Rd on 2nd September KO 3pm.
New players are welcome to come along to training. For further details contact wisbechrugby@outlook.com