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June 4, 2011

Posted on 06/04/2011

Rivalries renewed

Writing in the Daily Mail, Chris Foy looks forward to a mouth-watering clash between Welsh master Martin Williams and young heir to his throne Sam Warbuton as the Barbarians face Wales in Cardiff.

"Sam Warburton will renew a familiar rivalry at the Millennium Stadium, while finding himself in the unfamiliar position as the youngest captain of Wales for some 43 years.

"The 22-year-old Cardiff Blues flanker will be the youngest skipper since Gareth Edwards in 1968 when he leads his country out against the Barbarians for a match granted full cap status.Edwards was 20 in 1968.

"Warburton will be busy trying to contain regional team-mate Martyn Williams. More experienced players make the Wales side, including former skippers, so the openside was taken aback to be given the job."

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