Magnificent Warburton beaming after Wales win

WALES captain Sam Warburton hailed his sides progression to the World Cup semi-finals as a “massive achievement” following their success over Ireland in Wellington.

Magnificent Warburton beaming after Wales win

Wales stifled Ireland’s back-row of Stephen Ferris, Sean O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip and flanker Warburton praised their defensive effort.

“It was a massive performance, we knew they had a lot of big ball carriers and there was a lot of tackling stopping them on the gain line because they are dangerous, it was a fantastic defensive effort.”

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