CAPTAIN FIN!

Four time champion of Finland, Alan Tuukkanen will start his second season with the Exiles as club captain.

Tuukkanen had a great first season in Newport, putting a point onto his average and provided great support to last years captain, Franz Wohlfahrt.

"I'm delighted to be asked to captain the side." Tuukkanen replied when asked about the decision.

"We got really close to promotion last year and we have riders at the bottom end of this line-up that can really push on. I believe promotion has to be the primary aim this season."

At 34, the former Leeds Jaguar is still passionate about his own personal career as well as his role as Exiles Team Captain.

"Of course, winning promotion as team captain will be up there with my achievements as a team member for Leeds, because it represents the start of building something. However, I still have a burning desire to finally win a Finnish title and I still believe I have that in me."

As for the future of former captain, Franz Wohlfahrt, as well as the rest of the make-up of the Exiles starting seven, all will be revealed in due course.