Richmond's Trent Cotchin poses for a photo during Captains Day at Marvel Stadium, 2020. Picture: Getty Images

RICHMOND has streamlined its leadership group in 2020, choosing to go with just a captain and vice-captain.

Trent Cotchin will lead the club for an eighth season, while Jack Riewoldt will serve as his understudy.

Retired defender Alex Rance is the only player from the 2019 leadership group that will not continue his role.

Richmond's general manager of football performance Tim Livingstone said the club is ecstatic to have the duo lead the team in 2020.

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"Trent is an incredible person, player and leader, and we’re thrilled that he will again lead our AFL playing group in 2020," Livingstone said.

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"Jack has been a wonderful leader and support to Trent in recent years, and we look forward to that continuing this season.

"Trent and Jack will be supported by a group of senior players who are also exceptional leaders in their own right, and who continue to build the Club’s culture and environment."