Wales well on the road to recovery, says Warburton

SAM WARBURTON believes Wales are turning around their RBS 6 Nations campaign after the “doom and gloom” of an opening day defeat against Grand Slam-chasing England.

Wales well on the road to recovery, says Warburton
Mon, 28 Feb, 2011 - 00:00
Wales 24 Italy 16 Andrew Baldock

The Cardiff Blues flanker scored his debut Test try as Wales ultimately subdued a battling Italian side 24-16 at the Stadio Flaminio.

Warburton said: “It was looking all doom and gloom after the England game, but two away wins is good.

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