Julian Montoya has stated he continues to depend on Hanro Liebenberg’s management after splitting Leicester Tigers’ captaincy with the South African.
Tigers have gained all 4 matches since Montoya grew to become “matchday captain”.
Boss Richard Wigglesworth has stated Liebenberg continues to be Tigers skipper, regardless of taking the position away from the back-rower for video games he’s concerned in.
“It is not about a person, it is a few group of leaders,” stated Montoya.
“Hanro is membership captain so I depend on him quite a bit. I’ve quite a lot of expertise round me.”
Liebenberg and hooker Montoya have performed main roles in restoring Tigers as a Premiership drive.
They had been recruited when the membership was battling to keep away from relegation within the latest previous, and began Tigers’ Grand Last win in opposition to Saracens at Twickenham final season.
Montoya, who has scored three tries in his previous two appearances, says his new position alongside Liebenberg is a “large honour and large accountability”.
“We wish one of the best for the group,” he instructed BBC Radio Leicester within the lead-up to Saturday’s recreation in opposition to Bristol Bears.
“We’ve a extremely good relationship – nothing has modified since I’ve change into captain on matchday.
“The leaders we now have round us are nice too, so when you have got that focus the remaining is straightforward.
“I’m genuine, attempting to be myself, and that is why I am grateful for the gamers, workers and followers to belief in me. I am attempting to do one of the best I can.”
