Warburton gets Wales captaincy

Sam Warburton will become Wales’ youngest World Cup captain when he skippers the squad in New Zealand next month.

Warburton gets Wales captaincy
Mon, 22 Aug, 2011 - 13:48

Sam Warburton will become Wales’ youngest World Cup captain when he skippers the squad in New Zealand next month.

The 22-year-old Cardiff Blues flanker fills a vacancy created by hooker Matthew Rees’ neck injury, with his promotion being confirmed today by Wales coach Warren Gatland.

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