Warburton gets Wales captaincy

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

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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