Spanish legend Moreno named Hyderabad Heroes captain

Spanish star Manuel Moreno will captain Hyderabad Heroes in the GMR Rugby Premier League, starting June 15 in Mumbai. He’ll be supported by Indian veteran Prince Khatri and Germany’s Max Roddick as co-vice captains

Hyderabad: Spanish superstar Manuel Moreno has been named the captain of the Hyderabad Heroes in the upcoming GMR Rugby Premier League, starting from June 15 at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai.

Moreno will be supported by Indian stalwart Prince Khatri and German Max Roddick, who have officially been named co-vice captains for the team.

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The GMR Rugby Premier League is the world’s first franchise-based international league where stalwarts of international rugby will play alongside the best talent homegrown in India.

“Being named the captain for the Hyderabad Heroes is a responsibility that I am very excited about and take very seriously,” Moreno said.

“Leading the team with Prince and Max is a unique opportunity to learn different leadership styles with one goal, which is for the inaugural season of the RPL to be an absolute success for the Hyderabad Heroes,” he said.

“Kudos to KLO Sports for backing the team and, most importantly, it is an honour to work with and learn from legendary DJ Forbes,” Moreno added.

“The GMR Rugby Premier League is a unique opportunity to grow and to learn from the biggest names in international rugby. Being appointed co-vice captain with Max is an honour and it will give me the chance to pick up skills that will help me become a better leader,” Prince Khatri said.

“Our squad is ready, and everyone has done a great job coming together despite coming from such different backgrounds and nationalities. The major credit for this goes to our coach, DJ Forbes,” he said.

Mr Srinath Chitoori, co-owner, KLO Sports, said that KLO Sports would first and foremost like to thank GMR Group and Rugby India for the introduction of the Rugby Premier League.

“The Hyderabad Heroes is another feather in the cap for KLO Sports, and both Sanjay and I are excited for the upcoming season. We have immense faith in the way our squad has been shaping up and in the leadership of our coach, DJ Forbes, who needs no introduction,” he said.

“This league reflects everything that KLO Sports stands for in terms of inclusivity and opportunity, and we are optimistic about the future of rugby in India,” Mr Srinath Chitoori, co-owner, KLO Sports, said.