Fitting video tribute after Sam Warburton is forced to retire from rugby
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Plaudits abound for Sam Warburton, who today announced his retirement from the game with immediate effect. Still under 30-years-old, his body has not recovered from the wear and tear of high level professional rugby.Â
The Cardiff Blues, Wales and British & Irish Lions flanker played his last match a year ago, when the Lions drew with the All Blacks. He has since been working hard to recover from neck and knee surgery, but it soon became clear that he would not be able to play at the same level again.Â
"Unfortunately, after a long period of rest and rehabilitation the decision to retire …





