Dual contract 'working' - Warburton
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Wales captain Sam Warburton says being on a national dual contract helped ensure he played all five Six Nations games by keeping him injury-free.
The Cardiff Blues flanker became the first of Wales' current generation
to sign a deal
that means Wales decide when he plays for his club.
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) funds 60% of the deal and regions pay the rest.
"That national dual contract is working.
It's kept me on the pitch," Warburton said, after
Wales beat Italy.
Warburton's deal was completed after the WRU and the four regions settled long-…
The Cardiff Blues flanker became the first of Wales' current generation
to sign a deal
that means Wales decide when he plays for his club.
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) funds 60% of the deal and regions pay the rest.
"That national dual contract is working.
It's kept me on the pitch," Warburton said, after
Wales beat Italy.
Warburton's deal was completed after the WRU and the four regions settled long-…
