Blues put Baber and Burnell in joint charge

CARDIFF BLUES have placed Gareth Baber and Justin Burnell in joint charge with their interim appointments being reassessed after the World Cup.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2011 - 01:00
Duncan Bech

Backs coach Baber and forwards coach Burnell have been asked to lead the Welsh region following the resignation of Dai Young, who joined Wasps last week.

One of their first decisions has been to re-appoint Paul Tito as the captain for a fourth successive season.

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