FERGUS Taylor has been elected Oxford University's captain for 2016.
The 23-year-old second row forward and double Blue was chosen at a ceremony in the Oxford University RFC pavilion this evening.
He will replace George Messum with immediate effect and lead the Dark Blues out at Iffley Road against the RAF on Wednesday.
Taylor, who is studying for a Masters in literature and arts, previously played for Richmond and represented South East England at under 20 level.
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