SKIPPER Scott Rhodes is bursting with pride as he prepares to lead York City Knights into their 2008 campaign.
Player-coach Paul March has handed York-born stand-off Rhodes the captain's armband and he will lead the side into their Northern Rail Cup opener at home to Gateshead Thunder on Sunday.
The 27-year-old said: "Being named captain of York this year was a bit special.
"To captain your home-town club - I was really honoured that Paul March asked me. Hopefully, I can repay him by having a good season."
He added: "You've got more pride in your home-town team. I don't think there is anything better than playing in front of your home fans and people you know.
"Hopefully we can go up again this year, and I think we've got a good chance."
A good season for the Knights could be a springboard to the 2008 World Cup for Rhodes, who represented Scotland in the 2000 tournament.
"It's an added incentive to do well," he said.
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