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Sam Warburton selects his Lions captain among his ‘five definites’ for 2021



Wales and Lions legend Sam Warburton has revealed his pick to captain the British & Irish Lions XV for their first test against South Africa in 2021.

“Every game I see him play, he’s up for man of the match,” Warburton said.

“I spent two months with him on tour three years ago. I remember looking at him in training and thinking, ‘that guy can be captain on the next tour’.

“He strikes me as a very good leader as well.”

Here’s who Warburton believes is a certainty for Warren Gatland’s XV in 2021.

1. Stuart Hogg (Scotland)

“Stuart is certainly one of the most talented players I have ever played with, for me currently he is right up there with the best attackers in the world,”

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