Blues boss defends resting Warburton
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Cardiff Blues director of rugby Mark Hammett has stood by the decision not to play Sam Warburton in Friday's
Pro12 defeat at home to Ulster.
The Wales captain, 25, is the only player currently
contracted to the Welsh Rugby Union.
Hammett said good management of the flanker was "absolutely critical".
"To get the best out of 'Warbs' I need to manage him, not just through our campaign but leading into internationals," Hammett said.
"That won't matter whether it's Warbs or any of the internationals.
I look at what's best for the team and what's best for Wa…
Pro12 defeat at home to Ulster.
The Wales captain, 25, is the only player currently
contracted to the Welsh Rugby Union.
Hammett said good management of the flanker was "absolutely critical".
"To get the best out of 'Warbs' I need to manage him, not just through our campaign but leading into internationals," Hammett said.
"That won't matter whether it's Warbs or any of the internationals.
I look at what's best for the team and what's best for Wa…
