Warburton out of series decider

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has been ruled out of Saturday’s Test series decider against Australia in Sydney.

Warburton out of series decider
Mon, 01 Jul, 2013 - 09:03

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has been ruled out of Saturday’s Test series decider against Australia in Sydney.

The Wales flanker suffered what the Lions have described as “a significant tear” in his left hamstring during the second Test defeat in Melbourne two days ago.

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CourtsRugbyBritish & Irish LionsPlace: SydneyPlace: MelbournePlace: QueenslandPlace: Sunshine CoastPerson: WarburtonPerson: Sam WarburtonPerson: Brian O’DriscollPerson: Paul O’ConnellPerson: Warren GatlandPerson: O’DriscollPerson: Sean O’BrienPerson: Dan LydiatePerson: Jamie HeaslipPerson: Eanna FalveyEvent: World CupOrganisation: Irish LionsOrganisation: AustraliaOrganisation: WalesOrganisation: LionsOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: South AfricaOrganisation: SydneyOrganisation: Warburton
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