Aled Thomas was pleased to step out of the shadows to lead Gloucester to a bonus-point victory over the Ospreys in the LV=Cup but remains desperate for further game time.
The fly-half-cum-full-back has become a periphery figure at Kingshom, making just five appearances since joining on a two-year deal from the Scarlets in the summer.
While he captained the Cherry and Whites on Saturday, it was his first front-line appearance since November.
That could see the 30-year-old explore opportunities elsewhere but for now he remains determined to fight for further opportunities.
Thomas said: "It was good to get some time on the pitch and play, hopefully I'll get some more games now because it's been pretty frustrating.
"It's tough because you always want to play but that's why you have squads, you have to have depth and hopefully I can take my opportunities when they come.
"I have another year here, I'm looking to build my career here and hopefully I can get more game-time.
"It was brilliant to be captain, another learning curve, hopefully I can show some experience. I'm pleased the coaches gave me that massive responsibility."
Thomas scored a try in the 32-25 victory, with Dan Thomas and Ollie Thorley also crossing the whitewash.
Gloucester still have a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of the LV=Cup but need to beat Harlequins on Saturday and hope Saracens slip up against Exeter Chiefs.
But regardless of their prospects in the competition, Thomas knows maintaining momentum is essential with the Cherry and Whites unbeaten in 2015.
He added: "We were really pleased with the win and to get the bonus-point as well against a tough and physical Ospreys side.
"As a former Scarlet it's always good to get one over the Ospreys but we were concentrating on ourselves and building momentum. We're five from five in 2015 and we wanted to keep that run going.
"We turned the corner in the New Year, we're working as hard as possible to get as many wins as possible and we're still alive in three competitions.
"Fingers crossed the other teams slip up. We did as much as we could against the Ospreys, we have to do the same against Harlequins and will then see what happens."
