Jenkins takes Blues armband

British and Irish Lions prop Gethin Jenkins will captain Cardiff Blues against Sale Sharks tonight when he makes first appearance of the season.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2009 - 08:17

British and Irish Lions prop Gethin Jenkins will captain Cardiff Blues against Sale Sharks tonight when he makes first appearance of the season.

Jenkins required shoulder surgery after returning from the Lions tour of South Africa and Cardiff’s coach Dai Young labelled his return to action as a “massive boost”.

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