Sam Warburton: Honoured to lead the British and Irish Lions
Sam Warburton admits he is honoured to have been named as the new captain of the British and Irish Lions.
The 24-year-old, the youngest player to lead the Lions, is the first Wales captain since Phil Bennett in 1977.
And the flanker, who led Wales to the World Cup semi-final in 2011 and the Grand Slam the following year, is relishing the chance to lead the 37-man squad.
"Being selected as a British and Irish Lions tourist is itself a huge honour and something that I, like all players, have dreamed about.
"To be asked to lead the tour as captain to Australia is unbelievable and I am very, very honored to be asked.
"It is a proud honour for me, Cardiff Blues and Wales, and to follow in the steps of former Welsh Lions' captains such as John Dawes and Phil Bennett is amazing. As the latest custodian I will endeavor to do the very best job I can.
"The Tour to Hong Kong and Australia will be a huge challenge against one of the top three teams in the world.
"However, I am confident that we have the ambition, talent and attitude to mount a serious challenge against the Wallabies on their home soil and return victorious." Source : http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/16057/8681614/Sam-Warburton-honoured-to-be-asked-to-lead-the-British-and-Irish-Lions
