Warburton retained as Wales skipper

World Cup skipper Sam Warburton has retained the Wales captaincy for next month’s one-off Test match against Australia in Cardiff.

Warburton retained as Wales skipper
Sun, 20 Nov, 2011 - 14:04

World Cup skipper Sam Warburton has retained the Wales captaincy for next month’s one-off Test match against Australia in Cardiff.

Warburton, who was sent off during the semi-final loss to France, retains leadership duties despite last season’s Wales captain Matthew Rees returning to the squad after missing the World Cup because of injury.

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