Quins take Care

Care, 28, has won 51 caps and is expected to be named in England's World Cup squad later this month.

He joined Harlequins in 2006 and went on to make close to 200 appearances, scoring more than 50 tries.

"We are lucky to have a number of players who are natural leaders, but in Danny we have a player who, to me, epitomises how we play and what we are known for as a team," Quins Director of Rugby Conor O'Shea said.

"In making him captain, we are making a statement as to how we intend to play and challenge for the title again."