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Sam Warburton “proud” to captain Wales

Warburton “proud” to captain Wales
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Sam Warburton reveals that he is "proud" to take on the Wales captaincy from the injured Matthew Rees.

Sam Warburton has revealed that he is "proud" after it was confirmed that he would
become Wales’ youngest-ever World Cup captain.

The 22-year-old flanker has been selected by coach Warren Gatland to take over the armband from the injured Matthew Rees.

"I'm very proud, it's something I wasn't sure would happen at all during my career, never mind be captain of Wales at a World Cup, so yeah, I'm over the moon," he told Sky Sports News.

"I've been told there's a bit of pressure, but I'm quite a relaxed guy to be honest and I won't let it faze me.

"I get a lot of help from the senior guys, coaches, management, we've got a psychologist going over with us, so it shouldn't be too daunting."

Wales begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa on Sunday, September 11.

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